Severinkirche

The Severinkirche stands in Linz’s Lederergasse, a quiet street in the city’s northern district. Built in 1963 to replace an older church that was to be demolished, it was designed by Franz Wiesmayr and consecrated in 1968 by Bishop Franz Zauner. Since 1969 it has served as an independent parish church. The building is made of reinforced concrete and follows an oval plan, with no bell tower rising above the roofline.

Inside, the altar area was created by artist Peter Dimmel, giving the space a calm focus for worship. The organ, installed in 1982, was crafted by Bruno Riedl, adding musical depth to services. The church has been protected as a listed monument since its completion, recognised for its modern yet restrained style.

Visitors enter through simple doors into a single, softly lit hall where curved walls guide the eye toward the altar. Natural light filters through narrow windows, softening the grey concrete surfaces. The absence of a tower keeps the exterior modest, while inside the altar’s design and the organ’s polished pipes provide quiet points of interest. The surrounding Lederergasse is lined with ordinary houses, making the church an unassuming yet striking presence in the neighbourhood.