A New Start with a Suitcase and Heart: Birgit Schrowange Stays Connected to Mallorca

A New Start with a Suitcase and Heart: Birgit Schrowange Stays Connected to Mallorca

Move to Munich, apartment in Santa Ponsa and continued volunteer engagement on the island

You can spot her here and there: at the bakery on the jetty in Santa Ponsa, in the small supermarket on the main road, or at one of the harbor cafés where morning fishermen spread out their nets. Birgit Schrowange, known to many from German television, is making a change of residence — her new main base, she says, will be Munich. But Mallorca will remain part of her everyday life.

The presenter owns a property in Santa Ponsa and does not plan to leave the island completely after the move. Instead, a rhythm is emerging that swings between the two places. Such lifestyles are not unusual on Mallorca, as reported in Emigrants on the Island: Two Couples Start Anew – How Mallorca Benefits: in the run-up to Christmas you see short-term residents as well as regulars who visit the local market and then have an espresso at the harbor.

What pleases the island especially: Schrowange is not only visiting more often, she continues to support social projects. In her role as ambassador for the foundation that works against the loneliness of older Germans on Mallorca, she remains active. Helpers and associations on the island benefit when prominent voices draw attention — whether for volunteer meeting places, neighborhood support, or low-threshold services in communities like Calvià and Palma Nova.

Those who meet Schrowange in Santa Ponsa describe her as down-to-earth: a cup of coffee, a chat with shopkeepers, the occasional short visit to the doctor or physiotherapist — things that belong to the everyday life of many residents. Such encounters show that fame here does not automatically create distance; on the contrary, it can open doors — for conversations and for projects.

Privately, the move is also driven by a personal wish: her husband, a businessman with roots outside Mallorca, has ties to Munich. The decision to move in together therefore feels like a family decision. Two years ago the couple married aboard a cruise ship — a memory you can glimpse in photos from their day at sea. Being close to both places makes it possible to combine family needs with an active presence on the island, a pattern also seen in «Mi corazón me llevó a Palma» — Cómo una pareja germano‑austriaca echa raíces aquí.

Important for the island: Schrowange has ruled out a hectic TV comeback, she says. For Mallorca this means the presenter's attention will in future be focused mainly on volunteer and social work and public appearances on the island. For local initiatives this is a gain — not because celebrities solve everything, but because they can bring issues into public conversation.

A mild wind often blows from the sea across the promenade, gulls cry, and winter sunlight is softer than on the mainland. This mix of calm and liveliness makes Mallorca attractive to many who want a second base, as discussed in Emigrantes en la isla: Dos parejas comienzan de nuevo – cómo se beneficia Mallorca.

For the neighborhood in Santa Ponsa this means: familiar faces remain, new connections can emerge. For organizations fighting loneliness it means seizing the opportunity to increase visibility for their work. And for everyone living with a suitcase between two places, Schrowange's step is a small encouragement: you can start anew without completely giving up the familiar.

Outlook: She will not make a hectic media comeback; rather, the island will continue to be a firm anchor — with walks along the harbor, visits to friends, and involvement in social projects. If you stroll through Santa Ponsa you might hear the clatter of her shopping bag and her quiet laughter during a chat at the counter. That does not sound like retirement, but like living a second home with heart for the local people.