The Wallring
A ring road follows the course of the old fortifications and wraps the historic centre in a near-circle. It is the most recognisable shape anywhere on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Germany
Recklinghausen Map Poster & Print
51.6138° N / 7.1974° E
A walled old town inside a tight ring road on the northern edge of the Ruhr, with canal and industry to the south
- 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
Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen, 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
Recklinghausen at home
The map
About this Recklinghausen map poster
Recklinghausen marks the point where the dense Ruhr gives way to the flatter, greener country of the Vest. On a map, the old town stands out immediately. It is a small, nearly round core held inside a ring road that follows the line of the medieval walls. Narrow streets run from its market place towards the old gates.
Outside the ring, the city spreads in suburbs, former colliery settlements and parks. To the south, the Rhine–Herne Canal and the Emscher cut a firm line across the plan. Recklinghausen is known for the Ruhrfestspiele theatre festival and for its icon museum, one of the most significant collections of its kind outside the Orthodox world.
A Recklinghausen map poster rewards a close look. The ring road draws a clear circle, and the finer grain of the old town contrasts with the looser layout of the mining-era districts. The canal adds a hard straight edge in the south, so the composition feels balanced and legible.
- Population
- 122,000
- Coordinates
- 51.6138° N / 7.1974° E
- Elevation
- 80 m
- Time zone
- Berlin
- Region
- Recklinghausen, Germany
Rhine–Herne Canal
In the south, the canal runs as a straight engineered line beside the Emscher. It is a clear reminder of the Ruhr's industrial waterways and of the coal once carried along them.
Colliery settlements
Former mining districts sit around the centre with their own street patterns and green spaces. Each one reads as its own small plan within the larger city.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Recklinghausen
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 Recklinghausen
A map that means something
Recklinghausen is a good choice for people from the Vest, festival regulars, or anyone who knows the Ruhr well. The compact ring of the old town gives the poster a strong focal point, and it holds up at every print size.
You can set the title, add a subtitle such as a district name or a date, and edit the coordinates line. Then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit your wall.
Order the Recklinghausen 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.
Recklinghausen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen 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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