Head of the fjord
The inner Altafjord lies along the town's edge, and its shoreline curves through the frame, pulling the separate districts into one loose arc.
Minimalist map poster · Norway
Alta Map Poster & Print
69.9689° N / 23.2717° E
An Arctic town spread along the head of the Altafjord, with the Alta River cutting through its districts
- 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
Alta 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 Alta, 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
Alta at home
The map
About this Alta map poster
Alta lies at the head of the Altafjord in Finnmark, northern Norway, well above the Arctic Circle. The town is not one compact centre but several districts strung along the shore and the river valley. On a map, roads follow the curve of the fjord and link neighbourhoods separated by water, woodland and open ground.
The Alta River, known for its salmon, reaches the fjord here. Upstream, a hydroelectric dam project in the late 1970s and early 1980s triggered major protests that became central to Sámi rights in Norway. Near the town, the rock carvings at Hjemmeluft are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the modern Northern Lights Cathedral has become a landmark.
An Alta map poster shows a town shaped by water and distance. The fjord makes a broad pale shape along one side, the river winds inland, and scattered districts connect through a few main roads. It is a spacious northern composition with plenty of open ground.
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 69.9689° N / 23.2717° E
- Elevation
- 65 m
- Time zone
- Oslo
- Region
- Alta, Norway
Alta River
The river reaches the fjord through a wide valley, and its channel and banks form the main natural line running inland from the town.
Scattered districts
Alta's neighbourhoods sit apart from one another, linked by a handful of roads, so the map shows several clusters rather than one dense core.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alta
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 Alta
A map that means something
Alta stays with people who have seen its winters, its midnight sun or its rock carvings. The map works as a reminder of Arctic light and wide spaces, whether you grew up there or stayed only a season.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line are all yours to change. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Noir especially suits a town known for dark winters and the northern lights.
Order the Alta 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.
Alta map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alta 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 Alta 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 Alta 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 Alta 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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