Erfurt mourns: New tattoo studio replaces the legendary Roth bakery!

Erfurt mourns: New tattoo studio replaces the legendary Roth bakery!

A new era is heralded on Magdeburg Allee in Erfurt: A tattoo studio opens up at the former location of the traditional Roth bakery. This closure two years ago caused sadness among many Erfurters who hoped for a new baker. After all, the Roth bakery was not just a business, but part of the daily life of the people in the area. Torsten Roth, the last master baker of the respected family, died in February 2025, which reinforced the wave of grief. His father, Hartmut Roth, who had run the bakery for over 50 years, also died in 2022, and so a long tradition came to an end.

like thuringia, Torsten Roth last reported with an emotional farewell post in August 2023 Announced at the end of the bakery. Many Erfurters have expressed their sympathy for loss on social media and highlighted the popular baker as a "Erfurt original", an official expression of the Magdeburger Allee interest group, which recognized Roth's meritorious commitment. The warm memories of the bakery are anchored in many hearts.

With the opening of the tattoo studio under the direction of Alexander Garn, a native of Erfurt, a new chapter is now being opened. Garn has over six years of experience as a tattoo artist and returns to a place that was of particular importance for many Erfurt. According to the MDR , the reactions to the closure of the bakery are still felt, and the new use of the room reflects the continued change in the neighborhood against.

The Erfurt city history remains alive, and the city's economic roots are also recognized. Ulrich Seidel recently published a book about Erfurt's economic history, which serves as the basis for an upcoming exhibition in the city archive. This will be opened on September 4 at 5 p.m. and will show traditional companies in the region, including the Roth bakery. As Erfurt.de , visitors have the opportunity to visit the exhibition during the opening times of the city archives and learn more about the historical importance of companies in Erfurt.

a last word of memory

The changes in Magdeburg avenue show how dynamic and lively Erfurt is. While the tattoo studio opens a new chapter, the memory of the Roth bakery and its history remains alive. Despite the farewell of Torsten Roth and his family, the tradition remains anchored in the hearts of the citizens. One can only hope that the future will bring as many positive stories that enrich the city.