Canal junction
Several shipping canals meet near the town and cross at a single point. On the poster, the intersection reads as a bold, almost diagrammatic crossing of straight water channels.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Datteln Map Poster & Print
51.6560° N / 7.3453° E
A compact Ruhr town where several broad canals meet in a web of straight blue lines, with the Lippe winding along its north.
- 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
Datteln 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 Datteln, 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
Datteln at home
The map
About this Datteln map poster
From above, Datteln is defined by water more than streets. Several shipping canals converge at the edge of town and cross, branch and run away in long straight lines. Their even ruler-drawn curves contrast sharply with the loose loops of the Lippe river to the north. The town centre sits compactly between them, a small grid of streets pushed up against the waterways.
The canal junction at Datteln is often described as one of the largest in the world. It is the kind of detail that only really makes sense on a map, where you can trace each channel toward other parts of the Ruhr and beyond. Mining and heavy industry shaped the town for generations, and traces of that past remain in its rail lines, harbour basins and open industrial ground.
A Datteln map poster reduces all of this to fine black lines on white. The canals become confident strokes that divide the sheet, the Lippe adds a softer counterpoint, and the residential streets fill the spaces between with a quiet texture. It is a clear portrait of a place built where the waterways meet.
- Population
- 36,000
- Coordinates
- 51.6560° N / 7.3453° E
- Elevation
- 54 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Datteln, Germany
The Lippe
North of the centre, the Lippe follows a looser, meandering course. Its curves sit right beside the engineered canals and give the composition a natural line.
Harbour basins
Along the canals, rectangular basins and quays show where barges once loaded coal and goods, and they form sharp geometric shapes along the water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Datteln
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 Datteln
A map that means something
Datteln is a place people know through work, family and the canals themselves. Hanging its map keeps the waterways, the familiar streets and the flat Ruhr landscape in view, whether you grew up there, walked the towpaths or simply like how clearly engineering shows up on paper.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a family name, a year or a meaningful date. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the technical character of the canals especially well.
Order the Datteln 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.
Datteln map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Datteln 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 Datteln 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 Datteln 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 Datteln 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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