Hellested

Hellested
Village
Hellested Church
Hellested
Location in Region Zealand
Hellested
Hellested (Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°19′44″N 12°14′49″E / 55.32889°N 12.24694°E / 55.32889; 12.24694
CountryDenmark
RegionRegion Zealand
MunicipalityStevns Municipality
Population
 (2024)
  Total
579

Hellested is a village, with a population of 579 (1 January 2024), in Stevns Municipality, Region Zealand in Denmark. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Hårlev, 4 km (2.5 mi) northeast of Karise and 17 km (11 mi) south of Køge.

Hellested Church is located in the village. It dates back to the 12th century, and a small part of the longwalls still remains. The nave is built of chalk-stone from Stevns Klint and had originally a flat raftered ceiling.