Sad end: Witte game paradise closes after 130 years!

Sad end: Witte game paradise closes after 130 years!

in the city of Verden, in the heart of the pedestrian zone, is facing a significant change. The popular “Game Paradise Witte” shop, which was a place of joy and playing for children and their families for over 130 years, will close its doors. Operator Carmen Witte, who has been running the business for over 30 years, announced the closure and thus heralds the end of an era. The clearance sale begins on October 4, and many customers are already wondering how they will do without this loved one.

Carmen Witte, who made countless children with her team happy, describes the farewell as a difficult step. For many, the game paradise was a place of childhood memories, a place where you could sink into colorful legisanal infinances. "The last stages are counted," she says with a touch of sadness in the voice. The farewell to a place that was like a second home for many not only drives tears in the eye. However, her return to physiotherapy, a passion that she had to put back after taking over the toy business, also offers a new perspective.

emotional attachment to the business

The game paradise was not just a shop for many, but part of their childhood. The decorated shop windows, the lovingly designed playing corners and the atmosphere that attracts both children and adults have created a deep emotional bond. "We saw many happy children here, that's exciting, also very nice," sums up Witte and smiles. These bonds were created by regular visits where families bought their toys and created memories that were often passed on over generations.

The decision to close was not lightly. Carmen Witte, who once wanted to become a physiotherapist, took over the business from her parents and experienced the moments of happiness with her customers up close. Her experience has made it possible for her to navigate the business through various challenges, including Corona pandemic, which many retailers hit hard. Despite these difficulties, the game paradise was able to remain open and accept orders online, which helped the business to get over the difficult times. Nevertheless, Carmen feels that the times for retail are becoming increasingly challenging.

The closure is a painful loss for the entire community. Neighbors, friends and especially children will miss the joy that the business brought. To be in front of the display and show the first doll room or the first railway to the grandchildren is a tradition that will now remain in the memories. "Only nostalgia remains," says Carmen and looking at the many happy faces who have entered the business.

The next step and new beginnings

While the emotions cook up, Carmen Witte also thinks of the future. "A successor is not in sight, but we want to make sure that a new tenant moves into the shop that fits the city center," she explains. The focus is now on the search for a suitable successor for the business that can continue the tradition of playing in Verden. This search is accompanied by the hope that the successor preserves the same spirit that has shaped the game paradise for so many years.

Although it is difficult, there will still be a decoration in the shop window in the Christmas business. "We can't just switch off everything," says Carmen. "The railway will continue to do its rounds, at least in the shop window." This little consolation may bring a little light into the dark farewell, and there is hope that the memories of the Witte game paradise will live on. For many, the idea remains that such places should not completely disappear, but have to live in the hearts of people.

The clearance sale, which begins on October 4, could be the last visit for many to save a piece of their childhood before the game paradise finally closes. The experience that so many connect to this business will continue in the memories, even if the doors are closed forever.

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