Firebreak esplanades
The wide boulevards laid out after the 1852 fire cross the centre in long, open strips, giving the map a strong framework of broad avenues and regular blocks.
Minimalist map poster · Finland
Vaasa Map Poster & Print
63.0960° N / 21.6158° E
Wide esplanades on a planned grid by the Gulf of Bothnia, fraying into the islands of the rising Kvarken archipelago.
- 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
Vaasa 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 Vaasa, 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
Vaasa at home
The map
About this Vaasa map poster
Vaasa, known in Swedish as Vasa, sits on Finland's west coast facing the Kvarken, the narrow part of the Gulf of Bothnia between Finland and Sweden. After the old town burned in 1852, the city was rebuilt several kilometres closer to the sea on a new plan. Broad tree-lined esplanades were laid out as firebreaks, and on a map they divide the centre into a clean, generous grid.
Around this planned core, the coastline breaks into bays, peninsulas and countless islands. The Kvarken archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its rapid land uplift, as the ground continues to rise after the last Ice Age and new land emerges from the sea. The Replot Bridge, the longest in Finland, links the mainland to the island of Replot.
The city briefly served as the seat of Finland's government during the civil war of 1918, a period still remembered in its history. A Vaasa map poster combines two distinct characters: the precise, orderly grid of a nineteenth-century city and the fragmented, slowly changing shoreline beyond it. The contrast gives the print unusual depth.
- Population
- 70,000
- Coordinates
- 63.0960° N / 21.6158° E
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- Helsinki
- Region
- Vaasa, Finland
Kvarken archipelago
Hundreds of islands and skerries scatter across the sea to the west, part of a UNESCO site where post-glacial uplift slowly adds new land every year.
Replot Bridge
Finland's longest bridge carries the road from the mainland out to Replot island, drawing a single straight line across open water in the archipelago.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Vaasa
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 Vaasa
A map that means something
Vaasa draws people through its two language communities, its universities and its energy industry, and many who leave keep a strong attachment to the coast. A map of the city balances street plan and seascape, which makes it a natural fit above a desk or in a hallway.
Set your own title, add a subtitle or a date, and keep or edit the coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download covers six print sizes, and printed posters come on matte paper.
Order the Vaasa 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.
Vaasa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Vaasa 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 Vaasa 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 Vaasa 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 Vaasa 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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