About me

Bertalan Hafner – Professional Career as a Tattoo Artist
Bertalan Hafner – "Berci" – like many of his talented colleagues, comes from Hungary. After completing his studies in graphic design, he decided in 2006 to combine his passion for drawing, anatomy, and biology and pursue a career as a tattoo artist.

In 2011, he moved to Germany, where he founded his first tattoo studio in 2017. In addition to Hungarian, Berci speaks fluent German and very good English, which facilitates communication with international clients.

Preferred Tattoo Styles
Bertalan Hafner works in a highly versatile manner, with particular focus on Realistic, Japanese Oriental, and Fantasy Realism styles.

Professional Career and International Experience
In October 2011, intensive discussions with his friends Tamás "Kleiner Chef" Beck and Róbert Kornájzel led him to take the step abroad and work as a guest tattoo artist in Germany. By November 2011, he decided to permanently relocate to Germany.

In the following years, he gained extensive experience as a guest tattoo artist in several renowned studios and established valuable international contacts.

In 2017, Berci opened his first international tattoo studio in Germany under the name EMPIRE TATTOO, for which he remains grateful to all colleagues and clients who supported him along the way.

In 2022, he returned to Hungary, continued his work there, and additionally worked as a guest tattoo artist at Boris Tattoo in Vienna.

In 2025, he founded his new tattoo studio in Passau: BERTALAN HAFNER TATTOO STUDIO, which unites the highest standards of quality, creativity, and professionalism.