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Dresden pastry tradition mourns Friederike Kreutzkamm (92)
The death of Friederike Kreutzkamm, head of the traditional Dresden pastry shop, marks the end of an era of defining craftsmanship.
Dresden pastry tradition mourns Friederike Kreutzkamm (92)
On June 14, 2025, the legendary Friederike Kreutzkamm passed away at the age of 92. Her death was announced in the immediate family circle and leaves a big gap in the Dresden confectionery scene. The long-time boss of the Confectionery Kreutzkamm was not only a strong personality, but also a pioneer who ran the family business with hard work and dedication for decades. Her daughter and managing partner, Elisabeth Kreutzkamm-Aumüller, emphasizes that her mother has done a lot for the renowned pastry shop and the family.
The Kreutzkamm confectionery, founded in 1825, has earned an outstanding reputation over the centuries and is now one of the oldest and most respected confectioneries in Germany. As early as 1867, she was appointed “Royal Court Confectioner” by King Albert of Saxony, which underlines the excellent quality of her products. Under the management of Max Kreutzkamm, in the third generation, the company experienced an international boom with the export of Baumkuchen and Christmas stollen.
Traditional craftsmanship and high quality ingredients
The secret of the pastry shop's success lies not only in its long tradition, but also in the use of selected, natural ingredients and classic craftsmanship. As on the website of the Pastry shop described, preservatives and semi-finished products are avoided, resulting in a high-quality end product. The ingredients mostly come from the Munich area and are known for their special taste. The Kreutzkamm raisin stollen in particular impresses with its aromatic butter taste and aromas of rum and almonds. The Stollen was most recently awarded “very good” and second place by Stiftung Warentest in December 2022.
The art of confectionery is rich in history and diversity, as is the journey through time through 200 years of confectionery Pastry Museum shows. Here you can learn that confectioners have always worked in royal kitchens and artistically designed their products. This tradition flows into the modern pastry shops, like those found at Kreutzkamm. The diverse influences and innovative power of the art of confectionery are impressively documented here.
A farewell to a legend
The loss of Friederike Kreutzkamm is not only a personal farewell for the family, but also for the entire Dresden community, which was able to benefit from her life's work and commitment to craftsmanship. Her life's work will live on in the hearts of many people who were able to taste her stollen and her cakes.
Conditorei Kreutzkamm will continue to be a symbol of quality and tradition in Dresden while building on its great history. In this special time, Friederike Kreutzkamm's legacy remains unforgotten and the love for the art of confectionery lives on.