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Couple Opens Patisserie to Honor Daughter, Advocate for Flood Preparedness

4/5/2026

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Inka Orth and Ralph Orth opened Patisserie Johanna in Hamburg after their daughter Johanna died in a July 2021 flood.
Johanna had planned to open her own shop before the disaster claimed her life.
Since opening in February 2024, the patisserie has become a community hub for people who’ve experienced similar losses.
Ralph Orth advocates for better flood preparedness in Germany, citing a lack of effective measures.

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Story summary

Inka Orth and Ralph Orth opened Patisserie Johanna in Hamburg after their daughter Johanna died in a July 2021 flood.
Johanna had planned to open her own shop before the disaster claimed her life.
Since opening in February 2024, the patisserie has become a community hub for people who’ve experienced similar losses.
Ralph Orth advocates for better flood preparedness in Germany, citing a lack of effective measures.