The white, wooden church was built in a octagonal design in 1837 using plans drawn up by the architect Hans Linstow.

The medieval stave church probably stood until 1623 when it was torn down and replaced with a timber-framed building on the same site.

This time, it was designed by the noted Norwegian church architect Hans Linstow.

The new building was built in classicist style and an octagonal floorplan with a tower in the west and a straight ended chancel in the east.

At this time, most of the old interior and furniture was replaced except for a crucifix from the 16th century that is still in the church.