Ring around the centre
A loop of streets traces where the medieval town limits once ran. It gives the historic core a clear, rounded outline that stands out at any print size.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Brakel Map Poster & Print
51.7175° N / 9.1860° E
A compact old town ringed by gardens and green hills in the uplands of the Höxter district.
- 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
Brakel 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 Brakel, 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
Brakel at home
The map
About this Brakel map poster
Brakel reads on a map as a small, almost circular old town. The line of its former defences survives as a ring of streets. Inside, lanes run towards a central market area, and outside the ring the town spreads more loosely into residential streets and then open countryside.
The town lies in the hilly country of eastern Westphalia, between the Egge hills and the Weser valley. Small streams run through the surrounding valleys, and the roads bend to follow them. Brakel was once a member of the Hanseatic League, which is a notable connection for an inland market town of its size.
A Brakel map poster shows that contrast between the enclosed historic centre and the open land around it. The fine grain of the old town sits at the middle of the sheet, surrounded by wide spaces of fields and wooded slopes, so the town looks like one settled point in a quiet landscape.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 51.7175° N / 9.1860° E
- Elevation
- 136 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Brakel, Germany
Market town lanes
Inside the ring, short streets converge on the central square. They form a dense pattern typical of a long-established Westphalian market town.
Valley roads
Roads leave the town along the stream valleys and curve with the terrain. They draw the eye outward into the uplands of the Höxter district.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Brakel
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 Brakel
A map that means something
People hang Brakel as a reminder of home, of childhood summers in the Weserbergland, or of a quiet place where they once lived. Its tidy, rounded plan also works simply as a graphic image.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, for example with a family name or a moving date. Five styles are available, from Classic black & white and Noir to Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Brakel 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.
Brakel map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Brakel 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 Brakel 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 Brakel 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 Brakel 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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