Rhine-Herne Canal
The canal crosses the north of the city in a long, nearly straight line, with harbour basins and industrial sites along its banks. It is the strongest feature on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Gelsenkirchen Map Poster & Print
51.5051° N / 7.0965° E
A Ruhr city of canal, rail lines and former colliery land, now crossed by parks and green corridors.
- 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
Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen, 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
Gelsenkirchen at home
The map
About this Gelsenkirchen map poster
Gelsenkirchen lies in the heart of the Ruhr, and its map carries the traces of heavy industry. The Rhine-Herne Canal crosses the north of the city from east to west, with harbour basins along its banks. The Emscher river runs nearby. Rail lines, former mine sites and industrial plots break the street pattern into distinct districts rather than a single continuous centre.
The city was once one of Europe's largest coal-mining centres, and was sometimes called the city of a thousand fires. Many former colliery sites have since been turned into parks and business areas. The best-known example is Nordsternpark, on the grounds of a former mine along the canal. The city is also home to the football club Schalke 04 and its arena.
A Gelsenkirchen map poster shows that layered structure: long straight lines of canal and rail, large blocks of redeveloped industrial land, and residential districts and colliery settlements between them. The result is a plan full of contrasts that tells the story of the Ruhr's industrial past and its gradual greening.
- Population
- 270,000
- Coordinates
- 51.5051° N / 7.0965° E
- Elevation
- 48 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Nordsternpark
A former colliery site beside the canal has been turned into a large park. It forms an open green space in the city's northern districts.
Stadium district
The home ground of Schalke 04 sits among the city's green spaces and access roads. Its large rounded footprint is easy to spot at poster scale.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Gelsenkirchen
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 Gelsenkirchen
A map that means something
For people with roots in the Ruhr, and for Schalke supporters, a map of Gelsenkirchen captures a whole industrial landscape in a single view. It shows home as it really is: canals, rails and all.
Set your own title, subtitle and coordinates, for a district, a club or a date that matters. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Noir suits the city's industrial lines especially well.
Order the Gelsenkirchen 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.
Gelsenkirchen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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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