It is the church for the Oppheim parish which is part of the Hardanger og Voss prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

[1][2] The earliest existing historical records of the church date back to the year 1329, but it was built before that time.

It was located about 200 metres (660 ft) northwest of the present site by the lake Oppheimsvatnet.

From May to October 1871, a new church was built about 200 metres (660 ft) to the southeast, on the shore of the lake Oppheimsvatnet.

The present church in the new location was consecrated on 4 October 1871 by the local Dean Irgens.