The needle's eye
A low isthmus pinches the island near its northern end. The village sits there, with water close on both sides, and the coastline almost touches itself.
Minimalist map poster · Faroe Islands
Nólsoy Map Poster & Print
61.9853° N / 6.6514° W
A long, narrow Faroese island lying across Tórshavn's harbour, with one village at its northern waist
- 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
Nólsoy 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 Nólsoy, 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
Nólsoy at home
The island
About this Nólsoy map poster
Nólsoy stretches north to south across the approach to Tórshavn and acts as a natural breakwater for the capital. Its single village sits at the northern end, where the island narrows to a low neck of land between two bays. From there, the rest of the island rises into a long grassy ridge with steep edges, crossed only by walking routes down to the southern tip.
The island's name is usually explained as a reference to that narrow neck, likened to the eye of a needle. Nólsoy is known for a large colony of storm petrels that nest in its stone walls and slopes. A lighthouse stands at its southern end. A short ferry crossing links the village to Tórshavn several times a day.
A Nólsoy map poster is mostly coastline and contour. The village is a small cluster of lanes by the harbour, and everything south of it is open upland. It makes an unusual portrait of the Faroes: a quiet island that sits close enough to the capital to see its lights, yet looks very different on the map.
- Area
- 10 km²
- Coordinates
- 61.9853° N / 6.6514° W
- Region
- Nólsoy, Island · Faroe Islands
Southern lighthouse
At the far southern tip, a lighthouse marks the end of the long walk down the ridge. It is a single point where the island meets the open Atlantic.
Harbour facing Tórshavn
The village harbour opens west toward the capital across a short stretch of sound. The ferry route there ties the island to the rest of Streymoy.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nólsoy
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 Nólsoy
A map that means something
People who have stayed in Tórshavn often remember Nólsoy as the long shape on the horizon. For those who crossed over and walked it, the outline recalls a whole day on foot. In Paper or Sand it takes on the calm of a sketch in a field notebook.
Change the title to something personal, add a date in the subtitle and choose any of the five styles. A free watermarked preview lets you check the layout first, and the full download gives you 300 DPI files ready for printing at up to 24×36″.
Order the Nólsoy 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.
Nólsoy map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nólsoy 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 Nólsoy 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 Nólsoy 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 Nólsoy 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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