St. Anna, Graz-Gösting

St. Anna stands in Graz-Gösting, a district in the west of the city. It is a Roman Catholic parish church built in the 20th century on the site of an old brewery. The church is dedicated to Saint Anne and serves the local community alongside a small branch church in Raach. A nearby Baroque castle once housed a private chapel for the Attems family. After the Second World War, services were held in temporary buildings before the present church was completed in 1960. The church is worth visiting for its modern design and community role. The interior was redesigned in the 1990s by artist Christiane Brettschuh, who created a new altar and lectern. A steel roof replaced the original tent-like structure during a major renovation. The parish also includes a labyrinth laid out on the forecourt in 2019. The church continues to host events and serve as a spiritual centre for the area. Inside, visitors find a simple but carefully arranged worship space with Brettschuh’s liturgical furnishings. The forecourt often hosts gatherings and cultural events. The nearby branch church in Raach offers additional space for smaller services. The church’s history reflects both local devotion and changing needs over time. Its surroundings include the remains of the old castle and the brewery site.