Minimalist map poster · Germany

Ilmenau Map Poster

50.6832° N / 10.9186° E

A university town in the valley of the Ilm, its streets pressed against the wooded slopes of the Thuringian Forest

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One city, five moods

Ilmenau in every style

Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.

Close-up of the Ilmenau map poster at print resolutionActual pixels · 24 × 36″ print file

Print-sharp

Every street in Ilmenau, 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

Ilmenau at home

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The map

About this Ilmenau map poster

Ilmenau lies at the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest, where the River Ilm leaves the hills. The town grew along the valley floor, and the map still shows it: the old centre sits compactly near the river, while newer districts spread along the flatter ground and climb only as far as the slopes allow. To the south and west, the streets stop abruptly where the forest begins.

Goethe knew the town well. He came here often on ducal business, and on the Kickelhahn, the hill above Ilmenau, he wrote the short poem known as Wandrers Nachtlied. Today the town is equally defined by its technical university, whose campus sits on the heights above the centre and forms its own distinct cluster of buildings and paths on the map.

An Ilmenau map poster places these parts side by side: the historic core, the river, the university quarter and the edge of the forest. It is a popular choice for graduates who want a reminder of their student years, and for walkers who know the trails that start at the edge of town.

Population
39,000
Coordinates
50.6832° N / 10.9186° E
Elevation
478 m
Time zone
Berlin
Region
Ilmenau, Germany
01

River Ilm

The river that gives the town its name runs along the valley floor. It sets the orientation of the old centre and gives the poster a gentle diagonal.

02

University campus

The technical university occupies higher ground above the centre. Its buildings and paths form a separate, clearly outlined cluster that alumni will recognise at once.

03

Forest edge

To the south, the street network ends where the wooded slopes rise. That clean boundary between town and forest is one of the most striking features of the print.

Make it yours

Frame your part of Ilmenau

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 Ilmenau

A map that means something

Graduates of TU Ilmenau hang this map to mark years spent in the valley, and locals hang it because the plan is unmistakable. The combination of Goethe's hill, the river and the campus gives it more stories than its size suggests.

Add your degree year or a personal line to the subtitle, set the coordinates, and pick one of five styles. Blueprint suits the town's engineering side. The HD files cost $9, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.

Order the Ilmenau poster
What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
Print sizeResolutionFiles
30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7″)3,543 × 4,724 pxPNG · PDF
29.7 × 42 cm (A3, 11.7 × 16.5″)3,508 × 4,961 pxPNG · PDF
42 × 59.4 cm (A2, 16.5 × 23.4″)4,961 × 7,016 pxPNG · PDF
45.7 × 61 cm (18 × 24″)5,400 × 7,200 pxPNG · PDF
50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″)5,906 × 8,268 pxPNG · PDF
61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 36″)7,200 × 10,800 pxPNG · 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.

Ilmenau map poster — FAQ

How do I order the Ilmenau 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 Ilmenau 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 {printFrom}, shipping included.

Can I order the Ilmenau 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 {framedFrom}, shipping included.

How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?

Shipping is free worldwide. 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.

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 Ilmenau 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.