Eldfell lava field
East of the town, the 1973 lava forms a broad, rough area where streets simply stop. On the poster, the sudden edge between street grid and lava is striking.
Minimalist map poster · Iceland
Heimaey Map Poster & Print
63.4266° N / 20.2710° W
A small island of volcanic cones and a sheltered harbour, its eastern edge extended by lava from the 1973 eruption.
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- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
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One city, five moods
Heimaey in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Heimaey, 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
Heimaey at home
The island
About this Heimaey map poster
Heimaey is the only inhabited island of the Vestmannaeyjar, the Westman Islands, off the south coast of Iceland. Its outline is irregular and full of contrasts: steep cliffs in the north, the town and harbour in the middle, and two volcanic cones, Eldfell and Helgafell, rising to the east. From above, the town's orderly streets press right up against fields of young lava.
In January 1973 a fissure opened on the edge of town and formed Eldfell. The eruption buried hundreds of houses and forced a rapid evacuation, and lava flowed toward the harbour entrance. Crews pumped seawater onto the advancing front to slow it, and the harbour survived. The new lava added land to the island and left the harbour better sheltered than before.
A Heimaey map poster places a compact Icelandic town beside a landscape that is, geologically, very new. The harbour, the grid of streets and the rounded forms of the volcanoes make for a composition with unusual tension. The island is also known for its large puffin colonies and for the festival held each August in the Herjólfsdalur valley.
- Area
- 13 km²
- Coordinates
- 63.4266° N / 20.2710° W
- Region
- Heimaey, Island · Iceland
Sheltered harbour
The harbour lies in a narrow inlet on the north side of town, protected by cliffs on one side and the newer lava on the other.
Herjólfsdalur
A grassy valley on the western side of the island, enclosed by steep slopes, is where the annual festival takes place. It forms a distinct open bowl on the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Heimaey
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 Heimaey
A map that means something
Heimaey has a remarkable story of survival, and many Icelanders have personal connections to the eruption and the return that followed. For visitors, the island is remembered for puffins, ferries and walking up a volcano that did not exist barely half a century ago.
You can set your own title and subtitle, add the year of a visit or a family name, and edit the coordinates line. Pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; Noir suits the dark lava well. Download HD files or order a printed poster.
Order the Heimaey 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.
Heimaey map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Heimaey 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 Heimaey 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 Heimaey 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 Heimaey 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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