The Aare loop
The river wraps the old town in a deep U-shaped bend, cutting a green gorge below the houses and giving the map its unmistakable central shape.
Minimalist map poster · Switzerland
Bern Map Poster & Print
46.9481° N / 7.4474° E
A medieval old town on a narrow peninsula, wrapped almost completely by a deep green loop of the Aare.
- 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
Bern 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 Bern, 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
Bern at home
The map
About this Bern map poster
Bern has one of the clearest city plans in Europe. Its old town occupies a long sandstone peninsula enclosed on three sides by a tight bend of the Aare, and its main streets run in parallel lines along the ridge from the Nydegg bridge toward the railway station. High bridges cross the river gorge to newer districts on the surrounding high ground, where the grid loosens into leafy residential quarters.
Founded in 1191, Bern is the seat of the Swiss federal government, and its old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The Zytglogge clock tower, kilometres of arcaded streets, the Federal Palace above the river and the bear park at the eastern end are well known. Albert Einstein developed his early work on relativity while living here.
A Bern map poster shows why the city is so easy to recognise. The Aare loop draws a bold, curving line, the old town fills it with long straight streets, and the bridges stitch the peninsula to the rest of the city. In black and white the plan looks almost like a diagram, a medieval layout that still works as a living city centre.
- Population
- 122,000
- Coordinates
- 46.9481° N / 7.4474° E
- Elevation
- 549 m
- Time zone
- Zurich
- Region
- Bern, Switzerland
Parallel old-town streets
Gerechtigkeitsgasse, Kramgasse and Marktgasse follow one another along the spine of the peninsula. Lined with arcades and fountains, they form a clear sequence of long straight lines.
High bridges
The Kirchenfeld, Kornhaus and Nydegg bridges cross the gorge at different heights, linking the old centre to the districts above the river.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bern
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 Bern
A map that means something
Bern is a city people fall for slowly, through its arcades, its river swims and its quiet rhythm. A map of the Aare loop is a calm reminder for residents, students and visitors, and it can be personalised with a title, subtitle and coordinates line.
Pick from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. For $9 you get digital HD files in six sizes, from A3 to 24×36″, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF with no watermark. You can also order a printed matte poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Bern 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.
Bern map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bern 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 Bern 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 Bern 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 Bern 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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