Kvadraturen grid
The historic centre is laid out in almost perfect squares, one of the most regular street patterns in Norway and very clear in print.
Minimalist map poster · Norway
Kristiansand Map Poster & Print
58.1467° N / 7.9956° E
A 17th-century grid of square blocks on a coastal peninsula, framed by the Otra river, harbours and scattered skerries.
- 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
Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand, 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
Kristiansand at home
The map
About this Kristiansand map poster
Kristiansand is on the south coast of Norway, facing the Skagerrak. Its centre, Kvadraturen, is a regular grid of rectangular blocks laid out after King Christian IV founded the town in 1641. The grid fills a flat piece of land between the Otra river on one side and the harbour on the other, which makes it unusually clear on a map.
Around that core the landscape becomes irregular: rocky peninsulas, bays and small islands along the coast, and wooded hills inland. Odderøya, once a fortified island, now a recreation area, lies just off the centre. The harbour includes ferry connections to Denmark, and the Kilden performing arts centre stands on the waterfront.
A Kristiansand map poster contrasts the neat grid of Kvadraturen with the jagged natural coastline. The Otra runs into the fjord at the edge of the centre, bridges cross it toward the eastern districts, and the islands scatter across the water. It is a map with both order and freedom in it.
- Population
- 117,000
- Coordinates
- 58.1467° N / 7.9956° E
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- Oslo
- Region
- Kristiansand, Norway
Otra estuary
The Otra river meets the sea on the eastern edge of the centre, with bridges connecting the grid to the neighbourhoods across the water.
Skerries and Odderøya
Small islands, rocky points and the peninsula of Odderøya break up the coastline south of the centre, giving the map a textured seaward edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kristiansand
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 Kristiansand
A map that means something
Kristiansand appeals to people who spent summers on the south coast, studied at the university or arrived by ferry from Denmark. The strict grid set against the coast also works simply as a graphic piece.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with Kvadraturen or a year. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; Noir makes the islands stand out against dark water.
Order the Kristiansand 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.
Kristiansand map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand 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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