With the start of the 2026 season, a new hub for experiences will emerge on Borkum: The Upholm-Hof is set to become the island’s largest and most versatile event center.

Here, live music, family-friendly activities, and a relaxed beer garden atmosphere come together—perfect for guests who want to make the most of their stay.

Right from the start, visitors can look forward to a varied program featuring music, events, and special highlights—perfect for a short getaway or to enjoy the first days of spring on the island.

For Borkum Leuchtfeuer Touristik, 2025 was not a year that simply happened. It was a year that took shape. Step by step, sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, often challenging, and always driven by people who were willing to take on responsibility and build something together. A year that showed just how much is possible when an idea turns into genuine collaboration.

New Teams, New Paths, Growing Together

At the start of the year, many things were just getting underway. With the Inselhof and the Seehotel, new properties, new teams, new processes, and new challenges all came together. People who had barely known each other before grew closer in a short time, learned from one another, and found their place within a larger whole.

It was a start that required courage, openness, and trust. Not everything clicked right away, but that’s exactly what gave rise to something special: a shared understanding, a new sense of unity, and the realization that something sustainable can grow out of nothing when people take responsibility and stand up for one another.

Summer and a Place Full of Life

This summer, the Upholm Farm became another place that symbolizes this year. In no time at all, what had been a major challenge turned into a lively gathering place. The beer garden and restaurant were once again filled with life, music, conversation, and laughter. Children ran around the grounds, and guests lingered longer. The Upholm-Hof once again became a place where a sense of community was palpable. With the alpaca farm from Annis Herz Alpaka, an experience emerged that touched—and at the same time surprised—children, families, and everyone else.

Moments of Solitude That Bring Us Together

2025 was full of moments that brought people together. The new pirate playground at Bloemfontein made children’s eyes light up and quickly became a gathering place for families. Collaborations like the soccer camp hosted by the 1. FC Köln Soccer School showed just how much enthusiasm is generated when partners come together. Summertainment, organized in collaboration with the Strandhotel Hohenzollern, brought thousands of people together and demonstrated what’s possible when many pull together. Music, connections, beaming faces, and an evening that left a lasting impression.

Sports, Exercise, and New Connections

New connections were also forged in the world of sports. During the Beach Days, beach volleyball teams stayed at the Seehotel and Miramar. Encounters, conversations, and collaborations—including with Kira Walkenhorst—laid the foundation for a partnership that extends far beyond this year.

Amid all the big moments, there were also quieter ones that were just as important. The yoga retreat at the Seehotel, organized by Christian Dohle, provided space for mindful moments, for settling in, and for connecting with others. It was a weekend that showed just how valuable it is to allow for quiet moments alongside physical activity and socializing.

The Heart of the BLT

This was particularly evident in 2025 within BLT—in the teams, in our interactions, and in the way we work together. The Season Opening and Season Closing events clearly demonstrated how much our community has grown. New colleagues joined us, roles changed, and processes continued to evolve. And yet, the core remained the same.

Appreciation, closeness, and the awareness that each individual is part of something greater. The fact that management serves food and drinks themselves at company parties has long been more than just a gesture. It is an expression of an attitude that has defined this year.

This is particularly evident in the employees’ comments this year: enthusiasm about our growth, respect for the challenges we face, and pride in what we have achieved together. Many describe 2025 as intense, moving, challenging, and at the same time fulfilling. A year in which we didn’t just work, but also helped shape things. Both professionally and personally.

The end of the year brought it all together once again. The White Ocean New Year’s Eve party brought together guests, employees, and islanders for an evening filled with lighthearted fun, music, and shared joy. A moment that epitomizes this year. Celebrating together, looking back together, and looking ahead together.

A Year to Remember

2025 was a year of change. A year that emerged out of nowhere and showed just how much strength lies in trust, dedication, and genuine collaboration.

Armed with all this experience, BLT moves forward. Grateful for what has grown, proud of the people behind the houses, and full of anticipation for everything that is yet to come.

A year that will be remembered, and many new chapters that have already begun.

Summer Has a Goal

Summer on Borkum is at its peak. When Beach Days returns from August 7 to 10, 2026, the Nordbad will once again become a gathering place for everyone who loves sports, music, and authentic island life. Four days that showcase just how vibrant and welcoming the island is—and why many visitors deliberately plan their vacations around this event.

Beach Days Full of Energy

During the day, the beach is all about sports. At the renowned ROCK the BEACH beach volleyball series, some of Germany’s best teams compete right on the beach. As early as 2025, numerous players were staying at the Seehotel and the Miramar, right in the heart of it all, close to the action and fully integrated into island life. It’s this sense of closeness that makes Beach Days so special: high-level sports that are also very accessible. Also in attendance was Kira Walkenhorst, an Olympic champion and one of the most well-known figures in German beach volleyball. Their presence underscored the athletic nature of the Beach Days and demonstrated the significance the event has now attained.

Clueso Live by the Sea

On Friday, August 7, 2026, Clueso will be performing live on stage—right on the beach. Songs like “Chicago,” “Winner,” and “New Beginning” blend the summer air, music, and shared experiences into an evening that lingers in the memory long after it’s over.