Vallgraven moat
The remaining section of the seventeenth-century defensive moat still follows its angular bastion outline around the inner city, one of the most recognisable shapes on any Gothenburg map.
Minimalist map poster · Sweden
Gothenburg Map Poster & Print
57.7072° N / 11.9668° E
Seventeenth-century canals and a star-shaped moat set beside the wide mouth of the Göta älv as it meets the sea.
- 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
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, 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
Gothenburg at home
The map
About this Gothenburg map poster
Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf at the mouth of the Göta älv, on Sweden's west coast. Dutch engineers, experienced with wet ground, were brought in to plan the new town, and they gave it a network of canals and a fortified moat. Parts of that moat, the Vallgraven, still trace a zigzag line around the inner city today.
From above, the river divides the city into two unequal halves: the historic centre and its canal grid on the south bank, and the former shipyard districts of Hisingen to the north. Westward the river widens toward the Kattegat, where the Älvsborg Bridge crosses high above the shipping lane and the coastline breaks up into an archipelago of low granite islands.
The port here is the largest in the Nordic countries, and the city is also known as the home of Volvo. A Gothenburg map poster shows how much of the place is shaped by water: the angular outline of the old moat, straight canals cutting through the centre, and the long bends of the river running out past the harbour into scattered islands.
- Population
- 608,000
- Coordinates
- 57.7072° N / 11.9668° E
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Stockholm
- Region
- Gothenburg, Sweden
Göta älv
The river splits the city between the old centre and Hisingen, broadening as it heads west through the harbour and under the Älvsborg Bridge toward open water.
Southern archipelago
Off the coast the land fragments into dozens of small islands and skerries, giving the western edge of the map a scattered, textured finish.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg
A map that means something
Gothenburg suits a map poster because its geometry is so legible: the star-shaped moat, the canals and the river make the city recognisable at a glance. It is a good reminder of student years, a first flat in Haga or a summer spent out on the islands.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, and there are five styles to pick from: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries, or you can print the 300 DPI files yourself.
Order the Gothenburg 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.
Gothenburg map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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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