Ellested is a village in Nyborg Municipality, in the region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Ellested lies at 76 m above sea level. The nearest city is Svendborg, 21 km to the south. Among the landmarks around are Egeskov Castle (11.0 km), Nonnebakken (21 km) and Viking Age Ring Fortresses (21 km). Among the natural features are Frederiksø (21 km) and Tornø (25 km).