Pfarrkirche Linz-Oed

The Pfarrkirche Heiligste Dreifaltigkeit stands in Linz’s Oed district, a residential area built in the late 1950s. It is a modern Roman Catholic church designed by architects Rüdiger Stelzer and Walter Hutter between 1974 and 1975. The building was consecrated in December 1975 and became an independent parish in 1982. Its interior features a large tapestry by Wolfgang Stifter and sculptures by Jakob Kopp. The church belongs to the Diocese of Linz and serves the southern part of the city. The church is worth visiting for its striking mid-20th-century architecture and its role in the community’s development. The parish began when a local priest, Anton Haider, acquired land in 1965 to meet the spiritual needs of a growing area. The design reflects the simplicity and functionality of the period while creating a sacred space. The tapestry and figures add artistic depth to the otherwise unadorned interior. Its history is documented in the Dehio art guide for Linz. Inside, visitors find a single nave with clean lines and natural light filtering through large windows. The altar area is framed by the tapestry, which depicts themes of the Holy Trinity. The wooden figures by Jakob Kopp stand near the entrance and along the walls, adding warmth to the modern setting. The churchyard is small but well kept, offering a quiet place to pause. Its location in a quiet residential neighbourhood makes it a peaceful contrast to the busier parts of Linz.