It is an annex chapel in the Våler parish which is part of the Solør, Vinger og Odal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.

The white, wooden chapel was built in a rectangular design in 1862 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect.

[1] Risberget Chapel is a rather unique church building in Norway.

When it was built in 1862, it was designed as a school house with an apartment for the teacher on the main floor.

The second floor was designed as a large rectangular church hall where services can be held.