Stavns Fjord
A shallow, sheltered inlet on the east coast, broken up by low islets and sandbanks. On the map it forms a delicate cluster of shapes against the smooth outline of the rest of the island.
Minimalist map poster · Denmark
Samsø Map Poster & Print
55.8835° N / 10.6045° E
An hourglass island in the Kattegat, hilly in the north and pinched at a narrow waist beside a sheltered fjord.
- 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
Samsø 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 Samsø, 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
Samsø at home
The island
About this Samsø map poster
Samsø lies in the Kattegat, roughly midway between Jutland and Zealand, and from above it looks like an hourglass. A broad southern body of farmland meets a narrow isthmus, then widens again into a compact, higher northern end. On the east side the shore opens into Stavns Fjord, a shallow inlet scattered with small islets. The western coast runs long and fairly straight toward the ferry landings.
The road network is rural and sparse. A spine road runs north to south, lanes branch off to small villages, and field boundaries give the southern half a patchwork texture. Tranebjerg sits near the centre and Nordby clusters at the top of the island. The harbours on each coast show up as short breakwaters. A Samsø map poster keeps all of this legible at a glance, even at the smallest print size.
The island is widely known for its energy transition. In the early 2000s it became a reference case for community-owned wind power and renewable heating. Much older is the Kanhave Canal, a Viking-age channel dug across the narrow waist so that ships could pass between the fjord and the open sea. Across Denmark, Samsø is also known for its early new potatoes, which reach shops at the start of each summer.
- Area
- 112 km²
- Coordinates
- 55.8835° N / 10.6045° E
- Region
- Samsø, Island · Denmark
The narrow waist
Midway up the island the land narrows sharply. This is where the Kanhave Canal was cut in the Viking age, and it gives the whole outline its hourglass silhouette.
Northern hills
The top of the island rises into a rounded, hillier landscape around Nordby, where roads bend and loop instead of running straight across open farmland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Samsø
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 Samsø
A map that means something
For many people Samsø means summer: bicycles, ferries, new potatoes and long evenings by the water. They hang this map to keep a family holiday house or a first trip across the Kattegat close at hand, and the hourglass outline stays clear even on a small print.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example a year or a family name, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The HD download costs $9 and includes six sizes, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Order the Samsø 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.
Samsø map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Samsø 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 Samsø 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 Samsø 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 Samsø 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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