It is located in the village of Nypan, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the city of Trondheim.

It is one of the churches for the Byneset og Leinstrand parish which is part of the Heimdal og Byåsen prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

The red, wooden church was built in a long church style in 1673 by the architect Ole Jonsen Hindrum.

In 1783, parts of the church collapsed due to a weak foundation and shifting soil.

In 1905, a new tower on the west side of the building was constructed and at the same time, the old flat ceiling above the nave was replaced with a vaulted ceiling.