It is one of two churches for the Balestrand parish which is part of the Sogn prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

The white, wooden church was built in an octagonal design in 1863 using plans drawn up by the architect Christian Henrik Grosch.

[3] The new church was designed by Christian Henrik Grosch and the lead builder was Johannes Øvsthus.

The new building was consecrated on 29 October 1863 by the local Dean Thomas Erichsen.

In 1940, the church porch was enlarged and the second floor seating gallery was reduced in size.