Hamburg wooden cutout – poplar plywood silhouette, 5–50 cm

Are you planning a wooden map of Germany for your living room? Or a keepsake from your last city break? Or a small gift for someone whose heart belongs to the Elbe? This Hamburg wooden cutout puts the silhouette of the Hanseatic city in your hands as a real piece of wood. It is made for your next craft project. Painted, decorated or left natural: the simple outline soon becomes a decoration that is all your own.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or writing on it straight away. The poplar plywood is untreated and takes paint, varnish and oil well.
• Your shape fits your project exactly, from a small tag to a wall picture. You can choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You get clean, smooth edges with no sanding needed. The outline is laser-cut, which leaves the typical brown edge. This edge brings out the contour nicely.
• You save time and money on larger projects such as maps of Germany or party favours. The cutout is also available in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You are holding a piece of our own production. Every cutout is made at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference every day

A country silhouette in wood looks different from a printed picture. It has depth and a warm wooden surface. It brings natural material to your wall or table. Crafting with children, in class or making a map of the federal states together – the outline of Hamburg soon gets people talking. And you end up with a decoration that has a real story to tell.

Material & finish

The cutout is made of 3 mm poplar plywood. It is light enough to hang up or glue on. At the same time, it keeps its shape for decorations and crafts. The surface is untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. That leaves it up to you whether to paint it, oil it, stick things on it or leave it natural. The laser-cut edges are smooth and clean. Wood is a natural material, so every cutout turns out slightly different. Some are lighter, some darker. Some have small knots or slight irregularities in the grain. That makes every piece one of a kind – it is not a flaw.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: outline of the federal state of Hamburg
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 10 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Hamburg cutout

• For your wooden map of Germany: place Hamburg next to the other federal states. Piece by piece, a map grows on your wall – and your visitors will definitely notice it.
• As a place marker: mark your home town or favourite spot with a small dot or heart on the silhouette. It makes a personal keepsake of the Hanseatic city.
• Crafting with children: paint it, stick things on, add glitter – and soon a home-made Hamburg hangs in the children's room.
• As a favour or small gift: add a name or date. The cutout then becomes a little reminder of a wedding, a house move or a city break.
• For shops, cafés or market stalls in and around Hamburg: use it in your window or counter display to show your local ties. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 also work for promotions and customer gifts in larger numbers.

Good to know about Hamburg

Hamburg is a city state and one of Germany's 16 federal states. Its official name is the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg – a legacy of the Hanseatic League. That is why the silhouette is so popular for maps of Germany, moving-house gifts and anything that keeps memories of the city on the Elbe.

Care & durability

There is not much to do. The wood is untreated, so an occasional dusting is enough. Avoid constant damp and wet. Or paint or oil the cutout before use. Then it will keep its shape for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• The wooden cutout is supplied in its natural state, without paint or other decoration

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout or stick things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated and can be painted, oiled, decorated or written on – whatever your project needs.

Why do the edges have a brown rim? The outline is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim, which makes the contour clean and clearly visible.

How wide is the cutout? The width is roughly the same as the chosen height. At a height of 10 cm, the width is 10 cm.

Does every cutout look the same? Not quite. Wood is a natural material with different shades and grain patterns, and now and then small knots. So every piece is one of a kind.

This is more than a piece of plywood. It is about the moment your own Hamburg silhouette hangs on the wall. Every day, it reminds you of your city. Just choose your size – single or in a set – and get started.