Pauluskirche, Modern parish church in Reichenau district, Innsbruck, Austria
St. Paulus was built from 1959 to 1960 to the design of architect Martin Eichberger, the winner of a competition. It is a reinforced concrete building on a 900 m² polygonal plan, with a 46 m tower at the west corner housing the main entrance. The north wall facing Reichenauer Straße is staggered, with full-height glass mosaic windows alternating with perpendicular wall panels; the south wall is windowless.
Construction began in 1959 to serve the growing population of the district following World War II. The church was built in response to housing shortages and population growth during the post-war period in Innsbruck.
The altar mosaics show religious scenes created by a well-known artist and remain a focal point in the church interior today. They shape the appearance of the altar area and invite visitors to engage with the depicted subjects.
The building was expanded in 2015 with additional spaces including a cafe and youth center, serving today as a gathering place for the community. Visitors find space for rest and interaction alongside the church hall itself.
The four bells were cast by the Grassmayr foundry and consecrated in 1961. They weigh 550, 310, 1305 and 765 kg and are dedicated to St. Rupert, Blessed Engelbert Kolland, St. Joseph and St. Mary. The originally open belfry was later closed.
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