The trend towards car subscriptions and long-term rentals: why buy when you can use flexibly?
Because flexibility on the island (as on the mainland) is now more in demand than ever, STARCAR also offers monthly specials for a few months as well as a car subscription with terms of between 6 and 12 months in addition to classic short-term rentals. No more confusing leasing contracts and hidden costs - your trusted mobility partner provides all-inclusive offers that get you on the road right away.
Long-term rentals and car subscriptions work like Netflix. Except that instead of a series, you have a stylish SUV or city runabout on your doorstep. You pay a fixed monthly price that includes everything: Insurance, maintenance, tax, MOT, even winter tyres. No extra costs. The term of a long-term rental is at least one month and can then be cancelled flexibly daily. The car subscription has a term of 6 to 12 months and is therefore an absolute price-performance champion. Because the longer you drive, the cheaper it gets. Particularly attractive compared to leasing: in addition to full cost control, the offers include high inclusive mileage as required. This means that there are no additional high payments and a smart car needs to be driven, right?
And if you need a break or fancy a different model, simply take a break or switch. Driving has never been so flexible. Smart or SUV - the choice is yours. STARCAR offers a modern fleet in mint condition: everything from small cars to premium models.
Entrepreneurs take note: Electric models and the B2B car subscription
STARCAR offers several clever complete solutions for companies: With the B2B car subscription, insurance, tax, maintenance and free kilometres are included in the price. STARCAR takes care of the vehicles and service, including claims management. Perfect for companies that are tired of Excel spreadsheets with workshop costs. And if you want to drive an absolute premium model like the BMW iX for the price of a Golf, you can take out an e-car subscription with half the company car tax.
STARCAR is one of the largest car hire companies in Germany, with over 100 stations throughout the country. Whether it's a one-day rental, a van for moving house or a convertible for a weekend trip, the medium-sized company combines fair prices with maximum transparency, a paperless rental process, personal service at eye level and a comprehensive selection of vehicles with 70% premium content. For years, the yellow and black mobility professional has stood for uncomplicated rental solutions with personality.
Just take a look at www.starcar.de, send a convenient WhatsApp message to 040-776655 - or ask us at the Northern Lights Concept Store on Sylt. We will be happy to help you.
STARCAR 360° - Mobility without compromise
As a 360° mobility provider, STARCAR is our first choice for all mobility requirements - personal, reliable, with comprehensive service from a single source. On Sylt and at a further 100 STARCAR locations across Germany, you will find premium brands with flexibly selectable terms. Our tip: The STARCAR Excellence Circle, with first-class conditions and a full-service package for discerning customers, provides you with a concierge who not only makes the booking process easier for you.
Whether for short-term projects, flexible or long-term mobility strategies - STARCAR offers the right solution for entrepreneurs and private individuals alike, with options such as short-term and long-term hire, car subscription and vehicle purchase. Maximum flexibility, full cost transparency, and comprehensive service are included. Processing is possible digitally around the clock via the 24/7 booking route. Services such as maintenance, insurance, repairs and vehicle tax are included in the monthly instalment for STARCAR rental models, with no hidden costs.
1. Short-term rental - mobility status: business trip
Do you need a vehicle quickly for a business trip or a project? Short-term hire from STARCAR offers you exactly the vehicle you need for a few hours or days. Flexible booking and immediate availability: the ideal solution for spontaneous requirements! Benefit from STARCAR's wide range of vehicles at attractive conditions - book quickly and easily online, by phone or via WhatsApp.
2. Long-term rental - mobility status: trial period
STARCAR's long-term rental offers maximum flexibility - cancellable daily from 28 days with complete cost transparency. Without the obligations of long-term leasing contracts or high acquisition costs. And when it suits you, simply switch to the STARCAR car subscription!
With STARCAR long-term hire, you have access to the large fleet throughout Germany - from small cars and SUVS to 12-tonne vans. No matter whether you want to increase your fleet for temporary projects, need a replacement vehicle for a limited period or are looking for a flexible company car for a new team member on probation.
3. Car subscription - mobility status: company car
Do you have a medium-term mobility requirement? Then the STARCAR car subscription is the right solution! With terms of between 6 and 12 months, you get the right vehicle, at the right time, at the right all-inclusive price. Save on high purchase and maintenance costs, avoid long-term commitments and reduce your administrative workload.
4. Car purchase - mobility status: fleet professional
If your company needs vehicles for the long term, STARCAR offers a large selection of high-quality used cars - future-proof and reliable for your fleet. Choose from regularly new models at top conditions and attractive financing options.
For private customers and business owners
With STARCAR, you can be sure of mobility without compromise! A paperless rental process via iPad with before and after photos of the vehicle ensures maximum transparency. Book now conveniently online, via WhatsApp, by phone or at one of the STARCAR stations.
The new STARCAR Excellence Circle: Secure all STARCAR benefits and get preferential treatment from the exclusive concierge service. Thanks to special conditions and the flexible delivery and pick-up service, STARCAR is the ideal choice for demanding mobility needs.
Experience the future of mobility up close! At the Northern Lights Concept Store on Sylt, Michael Gleissner and Michael Hoppe are on hand to advise you on STARCAR's innovative mobility solutions. Here you will find customised solutions for your individual needs.
Drop by or give us a call and let us inspire you! 🚘✨
From pop star to pop artist
Mark Medlock celebrates his comeback – with pictures in the rooms of Northern Lights in Westerland
Stephan von Kolson, Sylter Rundschau from 17th April 2025
WESTERLAND – It started by chance. With curiosity. Perhaps even with a bit of a guilty conscience. Nearly 15 years ago, Mark Medlock moved from Wörringen near Cologne to Sylt. “And for almost just as long, I haven’t had a look in the loft since moving,” says the winner of the fourth series of Deutschland sucht den Superstar (DSDS). What he then rediscovered were almost 40 canvases. Many are only half-finished, others are in such a state that he no longer recognises himself in them, and where only the frame appeals to him now. “I just thought: what a gift. Painting is exactly what I’ve unconsciously been missing for a long time,” says the former DSDS star, who in recent years had increasingly withdrawn from the public eye. Only recently, he surprised his more than 100,000 followers on social media by revealing that he’s working on pictures.
He became a star with Dieter Bohlen
The canvases he found in the loft, on the one hand, take him back to his childhood and youth in Offenbach near Frankfurt. “My dad was always either making music or painting,” the 46-year-old recalls. “And he even came first as a street artist in Georgia in the USA.” And for Mark Medlock himself, brushes and sketchbooks were constant companions from an early age. Even later on. When he was selling millions of records with DSDS and Dieter Bohlen, he would stand in front of the canvas in the quiet moments at home.
Does he need a particular place – or a certain mood – to be able to paint? “Not at all,” says Medlock. “Painting is like opening a window that I then close again.” A process that needs to disappear from his field of vision to allow new impressions. “I work at home on a frame in front of the washing machine. The paints and equipment are in the room behind. As soon as I’m finished, I tidy everything away immediately. After all, it should remain art – and not become work.”
And: painting was always a rather private affair for Mark Medlock. “That was what I could do when I had some peace away from Dieter Bohlen,” says Medlock with a wink, and the level of irony in that remains open to interpretation. But seriously: “No one knew I painted.” And for a long time, the Frankfurt native had resisted showing his pictures. Currently, he has three canvases at home measuring 1.5 by 2.3 metres. “Blank canvases provoke me,” says Medlock. What does he intend to do with the canvases? “I paint myself naked with paint and roll around on them,” he says, laughing, and then: “Honestly, I don’t know what will happen yet.” He’s just an ordinary bloke. “Having an exhibition here on Sylt in the rooms of Northern Lights is like someone inviting me on a flight to Mars: unbelievable!” Medlock sees himself as a Pop Art artist. “A lot of myself is in it. Naivety, very bright colours. Direct observations on Sylt. Spontaneous ideas.” Like the crow god, he says, pointing to one of the few rather gloomy pictures. Every day at 5 pm, a huge flock of crows would fly to his house and darken the sky. “And I just thought: thanks for the inspiration!”
Will he sing? No question!
Recurring motifs are seahorses. The pictures are meant to convey cheerfulness. Occasionally, however, he also has to include a political statement. For example, with a male mermaid who, with his top hat, is somewhat reminiscent of one of those business tycoons from the 1920s. “The way the seas are currently being overfished – it can’t go on like this.” Or a media-critical motif, which he also sees with a twinkle in his eye on the canvas. Mark Medlock’s pictures can be seen in the “Northern Lights Concept Store” in Norderstraße, Westerland. The private view starts this Saturday, 19th April. From 10 am to 4 pm, the exhibition will initially be open to the press, collectors and art enthusiasts. From 4 pm onwards, the artist will also be present in person, together with his manager and best friend Cornelia Reckert. Will Mark Medlock sing? Let’s just say this much: a stage has already been set up.
After the event, a report appeared on Sylt1.
Titus Dittmann in the Northern Lights Concept Store
His nicknames are ‘Skateboard Pope’ or ‘Instigator’. For me and the many other skateboarders, he is and remains simply Titus. A person who has undergone a fantastic development but has always remained true to his values.
The skateboarding pioneer is now 77 years old and not a bit quieter. His voice is still skateboard-sounding, albeit a little louder than usual. However, this is due to his hearing, which has deteriorated in recent years, in contrast to his commitment to children and the socially disadvantaged.
But first things first: Sometime in the 70s, Titus travelled to the USA and got to know skateboarding there. It was the time after the Dogtown Boys and the second skateboard wave that swept across the ocean and took young people by storm. In the USA, skateboarding was on the decline. Insurance problems at skateparks and the withdrawal of production companies caused the decline after previous expansion, which has been a part of the skateboarding scene for decades, just like the meteoric rise of individual protagonists. One of these people was Titus Dittmann. But Titus didn't just see the sport - he also sensed the skateboard business. When he started to gain a foothold in the skateboard business at the age of 30, he had already studied to be a teacher and used his contact with pupils to start a skateboard club at school.
This was the start of a career that was unrivalled in any other fun sport up to that point. I would put him on a par with Robby Naish - just without his own sporting achievements. Even back then, he saw himself more as an instigator. He had several cards in his pocket: the skateboard as we know it today was given its final shape at this time. The bent wood on both sides gave the skateboard its iconic shape and made tricks possible that had never been possible before. In addition, the US brands saw a huge opportunity in the European market and wanted to capitalise on it.
Titus Dittmann gratefully accepted this and by 1978 was already selling skateboards that he bought in the USA. In 1980, he opened his skatepark, and it came as it had to: at the age of 36, in 1984, he quit his job as a teacher and dedicated himself to marketing skateboarding in Germany. The force with which he did so was proverbial. Within half a decade, he had built up his small event into the official skateboarding world championships. This took place in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. Thousands of spectators made the pilgrimage there, and it seemed as if rollerboarding was growing unstoppably.
However, the crisis in the skateboard market also reached Germany, traditionally a few years later. Titus steamrolled his company and shifted his focus to retail and mail order, with success. With his business acumen and, above all, his winning mentality, he managed to emerge from the crisis and build up a retail chain with over 30 shops and a mail order business that is unrivalled in the industry.
Due to his age, he retired from the operative business in 2009 and from then on dedicated himself to his foundation *Skate-Aid*. In the early 2010s, he became president of the German longboarders and skateboarders. However, following his principles, he quickly gave up - because skateboarding and the Olympics didn't go together for him. So he simply jumped back in time 30 years and started doing what he had been doing all his life: teaching children the fascination of roller sports. His commitment earned him various honours: the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, various business awards and a teaching position at the Institute of Sports Science.
Much of what has been written about Titus is not true. It's the little things - like the claim to have built the first show team in Europe. That existed years before Titus started selling skateboards. The scene on Sylt was also already on rollerboards in the mid-70s. Jürgen Höhnscheid was one of the pioneers. You can see some old videos on the skateboard club's website. And yet the Münster native's lifetime achievements are remarkable.
He has also been to Sylt a few times. He was involved in the Multipark and also gave readings from his biography. A few days ago, we met him at the *Northern Light Store*. The shop is known for its innovative product presentations - whether cars, bicycles or gadgets: Northern Lights in Norderstraße is always worth a visit.
So it's no wonder that the two owners, Michael Hoppe and Michael Gleissner, contacted Titus Dittmann when he was planning another charity event. His journey took him to our beautiful North Sea island - because as Citroën's brand representative, he was to present the new ‘Qui are Sylt’ concept.
On this occasion, Titus presented a skateboard with gold-plated wheels and axles. This is now to be auctioned on Sylt; the proceeds will go to the *Skate-Aid* foundation. The magnificent piece can be admired in the *Northern Light Store* at Norderstraße 29. And Titus? His quote ‘Find a job you enjoy and you'll never work again’ sums it up perfectly. Even today, at almost 80 years old, he still rolls on the boards that mean the world to him.
Written by sylter-spiegel.de / published on 10 April 2025
Sylt Art Fair 2025: New mobility partner for international art exhibition
The sixth edition of the renowned Sylt Art Fair will once again turn the picturesque North Sea island into a stage for art enthusiasts from all over the world from 7 June to 14 September 2025. In the Neue Bootshalle in List, the fair will present an impressive selection of over 400 works of art on around 600 square metres. The high-calibre project brings together the ‘who's who’ of the international art scene with promising new talents.
Visitors can expect a fascinating range of sculptures and paintings by internationally acclaimed artists such as Gerhard Richter, Erwin Wurm, Tony Cragg, Bernar Venet, Ai Weiwei, Max Ernst, Günther Uecker, Heinz Mack, Gottfried Helnwein, Julian Schnabel, Damien Hirst, David LaChapelle, Jeff Koons, Markus Lüpertz, Mel Ramos and Jiri Dokoupil. Their masterpieces of contemporary art enter into an exciting dialogue with the works of up-and-coming artists, including Dieter Nuhr and Rita Sabo, Dietmar Brixy, Ben Büchner and Juan Amador, Gregory de la Haba and Felix Giesen.
Organised by Geuer & Geuer Art GmbH in cooperation with artstar Verlag, the Sylt Art Fair promises a varied art experience with a wide range of styles, from classic contemporary art to street art and pop art.
A lively supporting programme complements the pure presentation of the artworks. Inspiring Art Nights, artist talks and meet & greets offer art lovers the unique opportunity to learn more about the works and get in direct contact with the artists.
As the official mobility partner of Sylt Art Fair 2025, Northern Lights Concept Store will be providing the exclusive VIP shuttle service with its new fleet of Genesis vehicles. If you have received one of the coveted vouchers for the Sylt Art Fair shuttle service, please book your journey at info@northernlights-sylt.de.
Admission to the exhibition is free of charge.
When & Where
7 June - 14 September 2025
Sylt Art Fair
Neue Bootshalle List
Am Hafen 5
DE - 25992 List auf Sylt
Contact
Michael Hoppe
Phone: 0160 4496 525
Michael Gleissner
Phone: 0178 8288 673
Northern Lights Concept Store Sylt
Norderstraße 29
25980 Westerland / Sylt
info@northernlights-sylt.de
Highlight of the Cologne Carnival
What a marvellous evening! The guests of the Northern Lights Concept Store Sylt around Michael Gleissner and Michael Hoppe, including boxing world champion Arthur Abraham and music producer/visionary Bernd Breiter, celebrated an evening in a class of its own. Once again this year, the Prinzen-Garde Köln’s state meeting organised by President Dino Massi and Meeting President Marcus Gottschalk was a highlight of Cologne’s carnival. A big thank you to everyone who swayed, laughed and sang along until late in the evening.
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Michael Hoppe and Michael Gleissner invited guests such as Christian Henkes, Genesis Germany, professional boxer Arthur Abraham, Martin Hossdorf, Bentley, Larsen Hilbertz, Pernod Ricard, with Nuray Hilbertz, and music producer/visionary Bernd Breiter to Cologne.
Luxury products with world history now in Sylt
The products on display at Northern Lights in Westerland are as unique as the Concept Store. The Northern Lights Store will host the first Sekrè special exhibition in northern Germany from November 4 to January 5, 2025.
Sekrè is regarded by experts as a mysterious luxury insider brand. It is characterized by a globally unique concept: Each of its classic ladies’ handbags or exclusive writing instrument sets contains the original letter fragment of a world-famous personality in a concealed place.
The exhibition features handmade luxury accessories and artefacts from Marlene Dietrich, Charles Dickens, Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, Prince von Metternich, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Lindbergh, Brigitte Bardot, and emperors, tsars, and kings. Each of these people made history and even shaped entire eras.
The special highlight: all letter fragments are 100% genuine and neither copies nor facsimiles. Each copy is certified by international handwriting experts, individually numbered and recorded in a notarial certificate with a picture. For this reason, they cannot be reproduced, which ensures their long-term value.
This makes Sekrè products highly emotional, unique pieces that contain a valuable secret. (Hence the brand name “Sekrè”. It comes from the Haitian and means “secret”).
The procedure used here is the first time that the 2000-year-old principle of ecclesiastical relics has been applied to luxury goods.
The letters acquired at international auctions are divided into individual fragments under the supervision of a notary and thus made accessible to a wider circle. For most people, it is irrelevant whether they own a complete artefact or just a part of it. The main thing is that authenticity is guaranteed.
Incidentally, the exclusive Northern Lights special exhibition also features the complete original letter from the person to whom Ludwig van Beethoven dedicated his famous 9th Symphony. (Incidentally, his “Ode to Joy” is now the anthem of the European Union).
Visitors who are interested in the extraordinary can view the exhibits at their leisure and even buy them – perhaps as a very special Christmas present.
Contact person
Michael Hoppe (Managing Director)
Phone: 0160 4496 525
Michael Gleissner (Managing Director)
Phone: 0178 8288 673
Northern Lights Concept Store Sylt
Norderstraße 29
25980 Westerland / Sylt
E-mail: info@northernlights-sylt.de
Website: https://northernlights-sylt.de/en/
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bentley tours Sylt
In September, the Bentley Team Cologne invited guests to an exclusive three-day tour of the North Sea island. Sightseeing and culinary highlights awaited the owners.
One destination of this year’s Driving Experience was the Northern Lights Concept Store in Westerland. Here, Bentley customers were spoilt with the finest delicacies in the show kitchen. The current models were presented in front of the concept store. We would like to thank Brand Manager Julia Wiedenbruch, Sales Executive Martin Hosdorf and the entire Bentley team for the visit. We are already looking forward to the upcoming spectacular Driving Experience 2025 on Germany’s most beautiful island.
Test drive the Genesis fleet on Sylt
Experience the Genesis difference exclusively on Sylt: from 23 to 28 September 2024.
Convince yourself of the incomparable combination of luxury, performance and innovation that characterises Genesis during a test drive.
Compare six premium models live: choose between the fully electric GV60, Electrified GV70, and Electrified G80 or the combustion models—the luxury saloon G80 and the compact SUV GV70. In the showroom, we will also be presenting the new Genesis G90 luxury saloon, while our show kitchen will be delighted to accompany your visit with culinary delights. Which is your favourite model?
The Electrified GV60 will also be available for test drives in the Northern Lights Concept Store after the campaign week.
The founders Michael Hoppe and Michael Gleissner and the Northern Lights team look forward to arranging appointments with you.
Norderstraße 29 | 25980 Sylt | Tel. +49 (0)160 4496 525 | Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Genesis GV60 – combined energy consumption: 17.0 – 19.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; combined CO2 class: A; Electric range with full battery (combined): 517 – 466 km
Genesis Electrified GV70 Sport 360 kW (490 PS) – combined energy consumption: 19.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; combined CO2 class: A; Electric range with full battery (combined): 450 km
Genesis Electrified G80 Luxury 272 kW (370 PS) – combined energy consumption: 19.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; combined CO2 class: A; Electric range with full battery (combined): 520 km
Genesis G80 – combined energy consumption: 8.3 – 9.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 189 – 210 g/km; combined CO2 class: G
Genesis GV70 – combined energy consumption: 7.2 – 10.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 190 – 230 g/km; combined CO2 class: G
Genesis G90 3.5T AWD 305.2 kW (415 PS) – combined energy consumption: 11 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 248 g/km; combined CO2 class: G (All values according to WLTP)
Ride the fastest eBike on Sylt
Test-drive eRockit – a hybrid between e-bike and motorbike
Zero emissions. 100% emotion. The hyperbike “made in Germany” multiplies your power by +50 times. The game-changing e-bike combines unparalleled mobility and performance. Test the fastest e-bike worldwide now on Sylt.
Norderstraße 29 | 25980 Sylt | Tel. +49 (0)160 4496 525