Baldeneysee
This reservoir on the Ruhr River forms a long, curving body of water on the city's southern edge, surrounded by woodland, paths and rowing clubs.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Essen Map Poster & Print
51.4566° N / 7.0123° E
A Ruhr city stretching from a canal and old mine sites in the north to a wide reservoir in the wooded south
- 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
Essen 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 Essen, 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
Essen at home
The map
About this Essen map poster
Essen spreads across the heart of the Ruhr, and its map runs from industry to water. In the north, the Rhine–Herne Canal and railway lines cross a landscape of former collieries. The centre is compact, with a pedestrian core around the minster. To the south the land becomes greener and hillier until it reaches the Ruhr River and the long reservoir of the Baldeneysee.
The city grew on coal and steel, and the Krupp family's firm made it one of Germany's industrial centres. Its most famous site today is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its Bauhaus-inspired winding tower. In 2017 Essen was named European Green Capital, reflecting how much former industrial land has turned into parks.
An Essen map poster shows that shift from north to south clearly: rail yards and canal lines at the top of the frame, a dense centre in the middle, and forest and water at the bottom. The Baldeneysee, with Villa Hügel above its northern shore, gives the southern edge a large, calm shape.
- Population
- 593,000
- Coordinates
- 51.4566° N / 7.0123° E
- Elevation
- 83 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Essen, Germany
Zollverein
The former coal mine and coking plant in the north covers a large area of rail lines and buildings, now a UNESCO site and cultural centre.
Rhine–Herne Canal
The canal crosses the northern districts in a straight, steady line, part of the waterway network that once carried the Ruhr's coal and steel.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Essen
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 Essen
A map that means something
People from the Ruhr tend to be proud of it, and a map of Essen shows the city's whole story, from mines to lakeside woods, in one sheet. It works well for anyone who studied, worked or grew up there.
Change the title and subtitle to mark a district, a club or a date, and set the coordinates to your own street. Choose from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, to suit the room and frame.
Order the Essen 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.
Essen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Essen 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 Essen 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 Essen 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 Essen 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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