Islands in the upswing: Hike to bring fresh wind to Baltrum and Borkum

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Stand date: August 9, 2024 .


Image: Radio Bremen

The East Frisian Islands are currently experiencing a remarkable demographic change. While in the past ten years the number of towers that the paths exceeds, interest in the larger islands such as Borkum has grown significantly more than in the smaller ones, such as Wangerooge.

challenge living space

The continuing moves are a challenge for the island communities because the available living space is scarce. This not only causes difficulties in accommodating new residents, but also affects the local economy and the social infrastructure. Especially on the larger islands, the lack of housing is increasingly becoming a burden.

The role of new residents

Inselmaster Harm Olchers from Baltrum emphasizes how important new fellow citizens are for the community. The new population is crucial for the functions of the island infrastructure, including fire brigade, schools and other public institutions. "Without new faces, we cannot maintain the island life," emphasizes Olchers.

community and support on site

To make the newcomers easier, some islands, such as Norderney and Langeoog, have established island scenes. These people offer support in community work and act as a contact for freshly moved residents. These community structures are essential to promote integration and to ensure a harmonious coexistence.

long -term perspectives for the islands

The continuing moves to the East Frisian Islands reflect a larger trend - the search for a more livable living environment and a return to nature. The popularity of the region could also be seen in response to urban living conditions that are more and more popular. With the growing population, however, the demands on the infrastructure also increase, which requires careful planning and development in order to meet the needs of the community.

The future of the East Frisian Islands is therefore characterized by a balance between the attractiveness for newcomers and the challenges that a growing living space problem brings.

Sources:
Buten un inner and dpa .

This topic in the program:
Bremen Eins, Rundschau in the morning, August 9, 2024, 8 a.m.