It is the church for the Aurdal parish which is part of the Valdres prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.

The white, wooden church was built in a cruciform design in 1736 using plans drawn up by the architect Svend Tråseth.

The new building was consecrated on 22 February 1737 by the parish priest Peter Abelsted.

[6][8] In 1866, major structural repairs were carried out on the church tower and the foundation wall.

In 1892, the church underwent a comprehensive repair which included the construction of a sacristy that was built on the east end of the choir which was in the eastern cross-arm.