It is the church for the Sollia parish which is part of the Sør-Østerdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.

[1][2] The area around Sollia Church in the Atnedalen valley was settled at the end of the 17th century, initially by four families.

The road to the nearest church over the mountain to Ringebu was problematic, not least in the winter.

It was built by Jon Jonsen without drawings and with building materials provided by the villagers.

Later, a sacristy was built on the east end of the building.