Star-shaped singel
The canal around the old town follows the line of vanished bastions. This leaves a zigzag outline that stands out sharply on the poster.
Minimalist map poster · Netherlands
Alkmaar Map Poster & Print
52.6317° N / 4.7486° E
A Dutch old town ringed by a zigzag canal, the outline of its old fortifications still clear from above
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Alkmaar in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Alkmaar, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Alkmaar at home
The map
About this Alkmaar map poster
Alkmaar is in North Holland, a short distance inland from the North Sea dunes. Its most striking feature on a map is the old town. The singel canal that follows the line of the old bastions still traces a jagged, star-like outline around the centre, and inside it narrow canals and streets fill a tight grid.
The Noordhollandsch Kanaal runs past the historic core and links the town to the waterways of the province. Outside the ring, later neighbourhoods spread in more regular blocks, crossed by drainage channels typical of reclaimed polder land. The contrast between the dense medieval centre and the open polders gives an Alkmaar map poster clear structure.
The town is known for its traditional cheese market, held on summer Fridays in front of the Waag, the old weigh house. Carriers still bring cheese wheels across the square on wooden barrows. Alkmaar is also remembered for its 1573 siege, when it held out against Spanish forces. That siege is recalled in the Dutch saying that victory began at Alkmaar.
- Population
- 95,000
- Coordinates
- 52.6317° N / 4.7486° E
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Time zone
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Alkmaar, Netherlands
Inner canals
Inside the ring, narrow canals such as the Oudegracht and the Luttik Oudorp run alongside the streets. They add fine double lines to the dense centre.
North Holland Canal
This large canal passes the historic core and runs on through the polders. It gives the map a long, steady waterway that contrasts with the compact town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alkmaar
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Alkmaar
A map that means something
The fortified outline of Alkmaar makes one of the most recognisable town shapes in the Netherlands. It works for anyone who grew up there, studied there, or came for the cheese market and stayed a little longer.
Add your own title, a subtitle such as a street name or a date, and a coordinates line. Then choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit the room.
Order the Alkmaar posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Alkmaar map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alkmaar poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Alkmaar poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Alkmaar poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Alkmaar poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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