Gelsted
Gelsted is a small town and parish in northwestern Funen, Denmark. Gelsted is located roughly halfway between Ejby and Aarup, 28 kilometers west of Odense. The parish is located in Middelfart Municipality, and a small portion is located in Assens Municipality, within the Region of Southern Denmark. 1 January 2025 the town had a population of 1,713 and the parish had a population of 2,300. Gelsted Church is located on the northwestern outskirts of the town.
The annual BornHack camp has been organized near Gelsted since 2019.
People
- Kirsten Thorup, a Danish author, several of her novels are set in the town.
- Helene Blum a Danish singer and musician who specializes in folk music