Skienselva river
The river runs through the centre in a steady line, crossed by bridges that tie the two banks together. It is the main line of the map and sets the orientation for everything else.
Minimalist map poster · Norway
Skien Map Poster & Print
59.2096° N / 9.6090° E
A Telemark river town where the Skienselva drops through locks toward the fjord, framed by hills and a 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
Skien in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Skien, 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
Skien at home
The map
About this Skien map poster
Skien grew up along the Skienselva, the river that links the large lake Norsjø to the fjord at Porsgrunn. On a map, the river runs through the middle of town and splits it into banks that are joined by several bridges. The centre is compact and sits on slightly raised ground, while residential streets climb the wooded hills on either side.
At Skien the river meets the Telemark Canal, a chain of lakes, rivers and old stone locks that runs far inland. The first locks sit right beside the town, so boats heading up the canal pass through Skien at the start of the route. This link between the town and the waterway gives the map its main line: a river that is also a staircase.
Skien is the birthplace of Henrik Ibsen, born here in 1828. A museum at his family's later home, Venstøp, sits just outside town. A Skien map poster shows the town between lake and fjord, with the river holding the composition together and a mix of steep and level streets on each bank.
- Population
- 51,000
- Coordinates
- 59.2096° N / 9.6090° E
- Elevation
- 27 m
- Time zone
- Oslo
- Region
- Skien, Norway
Telemark Canal locks
The locks at the start of the Telemark Canal lie beside the town. On the map they are a short run of narrow channels where the river climbs toward Norsjø.
Wooded hillsides
Residential streets curve up the slopes around the centre and follow the contours instead of a grid. The result is a band of soft, looping lines around the town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Skien
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 Skien
A map that means something
For people from Telemark, Ibsen readers and anyone who has taken a boat up the canal, Skien's river and locks carry real meaning. The black-and-white treatment lets the water and the hills set the rhythm of the design.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line are yours to edit, for example to mark a hometown, a move or an anniversary. Pick from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, to match the rest of your home.
Order the Skien 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.
Skien map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Skien 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 Skien 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 Skien 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 Skien 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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