The Arctic Circle
The line of the Arctic Circle crosses the island, which makes Grímsey the only part of Iceland that reaches it. A marker stands at the crossing point.
Minimalist map poster · Iceland
Grímsey Map Poster & Print
66.5462° N / 18.0031° W
A tiny cliff-edged island off northern Iceland, crossed by the Arctic Circle and ringed by open 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
Grímsey 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 Grímsey, 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
Grímsey at home
The island
About this Grímsey map poster
Grímsey lies about forty kilometres off Iceland's north coast and is the country's northernmost inhabited place. It is small and compact, a little over five square kilometres, with high sea cliffs along much of its eastern side and lower ground to the west, where the harbour and the island's few houses stand. An airstrip runs across the southern part.
The Arctic Circle passes across the island, and a marker stands at the line for visitors who make the crossing. Grímsey is also known for its seabird colonies, including puffins, which nest in large numbers along the cliffs in summer. Ferries run from Dalvík on the mainland, and small planes fly from Akureyri.
A Grímsey map poster is mostly sea, with the island as a small, precise outline in the middle. A short road, the harbour, the airstrip and the cliff edge give just enough structure, and the coordinates line takes on real meaning here, sitting only a short distance from sixty-six degrees north.
- Area
- 5 km²
- Coordinates
- 66.5462° N / 18.0031° W
- Region
- Grímsey, Island · Iceland
Eastern cliffs
High basalt cliffs line the eastern shore, home to large seabird colonies in summer. On the map they appear as a sharp, unbroken edge facing the open ocean.
Harbour and airstrip
The small harbour on the west coast and the airstrip in the south are the island's lifelines. Together with a short road they make up nearly all of its built detail.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Grímsey
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 Grímsey
A map that means something
Grímsey is hung by people who made the trip north to cross the Arctic Circle, or who simply like the idea of a very small island at the top of the map. It is a quiet, graphic poster.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with the date of your crossing or the Icelandic name. Noir suits the northern sea and long winter nights, while Classic black and white keeps the cliffs crisp.
Order the Grímsey 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.
Grímsey map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Grímsey 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 Grímsey 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 Grímsey 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 Grímsey 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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