Fan of streets
Thirty-two lines radiate from the palace tower, and nine of them form the streets of the city centre, a pattern that stays legible at any scale.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Karlsruhe Map Poster & Print
49.0094° N / 8.4044° E
A city laid out as a fan, its streets radiating from the palace tower like the ribs of an unfolded fan
- 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
Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe, 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
Karlsruhe at home
The map
About this Karlsruhe map poster
Karlsruhe has one of the most recognisable city plans in Europe. It was founded in 1715 by Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, who placed his palace at the centre of a circle and had streets radiate outward from its tower. On the map the southern part of this circle forms the city, while to the north the lines continue into the forest as straight avenues.
The result is the so-called fan city, where roads spread outward from a single point and are crossed by the curving Zirkel and the long, straight Kaiserstraße. Later districts were added in regular grids around this core, and the Rhine port to the west adds a set of long, rectangular basins along the river.
Karlsruhe is the seat of Germany's Federal Constitutional Court and Federal Court of Justice, and home to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. A Karlsruhe map poster shows the full geometry of the plan: the fan of streets, the palace garden and the Hardtwald forest to the north. Few city maps anywhere are as graphic.
- Population
- 284,000
- Coordinates
- 49.0094° N / 8.4044° E
- Elevation
- 118 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Karlsruhe, Germany
Hardtwald forest
North of the palace, the radiating lines continue as straight paths through the Hardtwald, extending the plan into a large area of woodland.
Rhine port
West of the city, the long parallel basins of the Rhine harbour create a sharp industrial geometry, in contrast with the symmetrical fan of the historic centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Karlsruhe
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 Karlsruhe
A map that means something
Karlsruhe's plan is a design in its own right, so a map of the city works as a piece of graphic art as much as a souvenir. Students, lawyers and long-term residents often personalise the title with their district, a date or the coordinates of the palace.
Blueprint emphasises the geometric plan, Noir makes the fan glow, and Classic black & white, Paper and Sand give quieter versions. HD files cost $9 for six sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF. Printed posters on matte paper are also available, with a wooden frame if you like.
Order the Karlsruhe 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.
Karlsruhe map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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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