The village
The one settlement sits on the eastern shore beside its harbour. On the poster it appears as a small but crisp cluster of lanes, the only concentrated detail on the island.
Minimalist map poster · Faroe Islands
Hestur Map Poster & Print
61.9508° N / 6.8972° W
A small, steep Faroese island with one village on its eastern shore and high cliffs facing the open Atlantic.
- 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
Hestur 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 Hestur, 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
Hestur at home
The island
About this Hestur map poster
Hestur lies in the Faroe Islands between Streymoy and Sandoy, separated from its neighbours by narrow sounds. It is a small, elongated island rising steeply from the water, with grassy slopes on the east and high cliffs to the west. Its name means horse, and it sits beside the smaller island of Koltur, whose name means colt.
The island's only village, also called Hestur, lies on the east coast facing Streymoy, with a small harbour linked by ferry to Gamlarætt. The population is small, and there are only a few lanes around the village. The rest of the island is open grazing land, rising to high ground and ending in cliffs where seabirds nest.
A Hestur map poster is one of the most minimal compositions possible: a single long island, a tiny cluster of streets and the sounds around it. That sparseness is exactly what makes it compelling on a wall, particularly for those with family ties to the Faroes or a memory of the ferry crossing.
- Area
- 6 km²
- Coordinates
- 61.9508° N / 6.8972° W
- Region
- Hestur, Island · Faroe Islands
Western cliffs
The western side of the island falls steeply into the Atlantic. On the map this edge reads as a clean, hard line, in contrast to the gentler slopes facing the village.
Surrounding sounds
Narrow channels separate Hestur from Streymoy, Sandoy and Koltur. They frame the island within the archipelago, giving the poster a sense of place beyond its small size.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hestur
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 Hestur
A map that means something
Hestur is the kind of place people carry with them long after they leave, whether they grew up there or visited for a single day. A poster of it keeps the island present, quiet and clear, in a home far away.
Add a title, a subtitle with a family name or a year, and your own coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters are shipped from partners in 30+ countries, and digital HD files cost $9.
Order the Hestur 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.
Hestur map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hestur 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 Hestur 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 Hestur 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 Hestur 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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