Lake Vättern shore
Sweden's second-largest lake forms the western edge of Motala, a vast open area on the map that makes the town's shoreline stand out clearly.
Minimalist map poster · Sweden
Motala Map Poster & Print
58.5371° N / 15.0365° E
A canal town on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern, where the Göta Canal and Motala ström leave the lake
- 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
Motala 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 Motala, 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
Motala at home
The map
About this Motala map poster
Motala lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Vättern in Östergötland, at the point where the river Motala ström flows east out of the lake. The Göta Canal also passes through the town, and its creator, Baltzar von Platen, drew up Motala's town plan in the 1820s. He is buried beside the canal here.
On a map, the huge open water of Vättern fills the western side of the drawing. The planned centre sits close to the shore in a regular grid of blocks, and the river and canal run eastward in parallel toward Lake Boren. Locks, bridges and the old engineering works of Motala Verkstad sit along the waterways.
A Motala map poster captures a town shaped by water and planning. The straight lines of von Platen's grid, the canal's steady course and the river's curves all sit side by side, with the lake shore as a broad, natural edge. It is one of the clearest canal-town layouts in Sweden.
- Population
- 31,000
- Coordinates
- 58.5371° N / 15.0365° E
- Elevation
- 107 m
- Time zone
- Stockholm
- Region
- Motala, Sweden
Göta Canal
The canal runs through Motala with locks and bridges along its route, a straight, engineered line that is central to the town's identity.
Von Platen's grid
The central town plan, designed by Baltzar von Platen, is a regular grid of blocks near the lake, easy to recognise in a black-and-white drawing.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Motala
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 Motala
A map that means something
Motala means something to anyone who has cycled or boated along the Göta Canal, as well as to people who grew up by Vättern. A map with lake, canal and grid in one frame makes a clear and meaningful print.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps a summer on the canal or a family name, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. HD files cost $9, and printed posters ship from partners in Europe.
Order the Motala 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.
Motala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Motala 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 Motala 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 Motala 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 Motala 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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