Hammelev is an urban Settlement in Haderslev Municipality, in the region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Hammelev lies at 38 m above sea level. It has 1,092 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Haderslev, 5.8 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Kelstrup (13 km), Hejsager (15 km). Among the landmarks around are Haderslev Cathedral (5.8 km), Immervad Bridge (10.6 km) and Skamlingsbanken (22 km). Among the natural features are Knivsbjerg (12.9 km).