The Lenne loops
The river winds through the valley in wide curves, and the town follows it closely, forming a long, bending ribbon on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Altena Map Poster & Print
51.2947° N / 7.6734° E
A narrow Sauerland town squeezed into the winding Lenne valley, under a hilltop castle on a wooded ridge
- 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
Altena 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 Altena, 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
Altena at home
The map
About this Altena map poster
Altena lies in the Sauerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the deep, winding valley of the Lenne. From above, the town has almost no room to spread: streets and houses fill the valley floor and climb short side valleys, while steep, wooded hills rise on every side. The river, the road and the railway run side by side through the narrow gap.
Burg Altena stands on a ridge above the town. In 1914 the world's first permanent youth hostel opened within the castle, founded by the teacher Richard Schirrmann. Altena was long a centre of wire drawing, an industry that depended on the water power of the valley. A lift through the hill now carries visitors from the town up to the castle.
An Altena map poster captures a town shaped entirely by terrain. The curving river, the long, thin strip of streets and the empty space of the forested slopes make a strong, graphic composition, very different from the open towns of the plains.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 51.2947° N / 7.6734° E
- Elevation
- 167 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Altena, Germany
Castle ridge
Burg Altena sits on the wooded height above the centre, with paths and roads winding up to it from the valley floor.
Side valleys
Short streets branch into narrow side valleys, where houses cluster along streams between steep, wooded slopes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Altena
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 Altena
A map that means something
Altena means something to hikers, youth-hostel travellers and families of the Sauerland wire industry. A map of the town reveals its dramatic setting in a way few photographs can.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name or date that matters to you, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. HD files cost $9, and matte prints ship from partners in Germany and over 30 other countries.
Order the Altena 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.
Altena map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Altena 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 Altena 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 Altena 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 Altena 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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