Oulu River delta
Near the sea the river divides into several channels, creating a fan of islands, footbridges and green spaces that gives the centre of the poster its most intricate detail.
Minimalist map poster · Finland
Oulu Map Poster & Print
65.0124° N / 25.4682° E
River channels and islands fanning out into the Gulf of Bothnia, with a neat grid of blocks on the southern bank.
- 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
Oulu 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 Oulu, 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
Oulu at home
The map
About this Oulu map poster
Oulu stands where the Oulu River reaches the Gulf of Bothnia in northern Finland. On a map the river splits into several channels near the sea, leaving a cluster of islands and parkland between the city centre and the harbour. The centre itself follows a regular grid of rectangular blocks, a legacy of Nordic town planning, while newer districts spread along the coast and inland over flat, forested ground.
Founded in the early seventeenth century as a trading town, Oulu later grew on tar, timber and shipping. In recent decades it became known for technology and research, with a large university and a long connection to mobile telecommunications. The city was named a European Capital of Culture for 2026. Its market square by the water, with the small bronze policeman statue, remains a familiar meeting point.
An Oulu map poster turns the delta into a delicate study of water and land. Islands such as Hupisaaret appear as small shapes surrounded by channels, bridges tie them back to the grid, and the coastline breaks into bays and peninsulas further north. In winter the sea freezes over, and the drawn shoreline becomes the only clear sign of where the land ends.
- Population
- 216,000
- Coordinates
- 65.0124° N / 25.4682° E
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Time zone
- Helsinki
- Region
- Oulu, Finland
Central grid
The old centre is laid out in straight, even blocks south of the river, a crisp pattern that contrasts neatly with the irregular water shapes around it.
Gulf coastline
To the west the city meets the Gulf of Bothnia in a broken line of bays, harbours and small peninsulas, drawn in pale outline against open water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Oulu
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 Oulu
A map that means something
Oulu is hung by students and researchers who spent formative years there, by families from North Ostrobothnia and by visitors who came for the Capital of Culture year. The delta and the grid make a calm, balanced print.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a graduation year or a home district, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the watery delta particularly well.
Order the Oulu 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.
Oulu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Oulu 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 Oulu 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 Oulu 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 Oulu 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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