Hjälmshester is a village in Eksjö Municipality, in Jönköping County, Sweden. Hjälmshester lies at 180 m above sea level. The nearest city is Västervik, 68 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Hässleby Church (2.3 km), Bellö Church (12.8 km) and Kråkshult Church (8.6 km). Among the natural features are Rumskulla oak (16.1 km).