Two lake systems
Unnukka and the Haukivesi waters meet at Varkaus. Large expanses of open water surround the town and create the defining shapes of the poster.
Minimalist map poster · Finland
Varkaus Map Poster & Print
62.3153° N / 27.8730° E
A Finnish mill town on a narrow neck of land between two large lakes, joined by canals, bridges and a web of waterways.
- 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
Varkaus 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 Varkaus, 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
Varkaus at home
The map
About this Varkaus map poster
Varkaus lies in North Savo, in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland, on the waterway between Lake Unnukka and the Haukivesi lake system. The name is linked to the old word for a stretch of rapids. Today the town is organised around the passages where water flows between the lakes, now controlled by the Taipale and Varkaus canals.
Industry defines much of the map. Large mill sites occupy the waterfront, where the paper and pulp industry and engineering shaped the town from the nineteenth century onward. Residential areas spread across the islands and peninsulas around them, linked by bridges. Visitors may know Varkaus for its Mechanical Music Museum.
A Varkaus map poster is as much about water as land. Lakes fill a large part of the frame, and the streets appear in irregular pieces between shorelines. Bridges and canal locks connect them into a single town. It is a fine example of how Lakeland geography shapes a Finnish town plan.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 62.3153° N / 27.8730° E
- Elevation
- 76 m
- Time zone
- Helsinki
- Region
- Varkaus, Finland
Canals and locks
The Taipale and Varkaus canals carry boats past the old rapids. They appear on the map as short, precise straight lines between the lakes.
Mill waterfront
Large industrial plots sit at the water's edge, next to the old rapids. They form broad, simple blocks among the finer residential streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Varkaus
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 Varkaus
A map that means something
For people who grew up with the mill and the lakes, or boaters who have passed through the Taipale locks, this map is instantly familiar. It is a calm, water-filled composition that suits Nordic interiors well.
Edit the title, subtitle and coordinates line to your liking, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The Blueprint style suits the canal engineering particularly well. Download HD files for $9, or order a framed matte print.
Order the Varkaus 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.
Varkaus map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Varkaus 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 Varkaus 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 Varkaus 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 Varkaus 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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