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

The white, brick church was built in a modern-looking rectangular design in 1965 using plans drawn up by the architect Aksel Fronth.

[1][2] Starting in 1928, the people of Tyssedal began petitioning the government for their own church.

A new church, including a full basement which has bathrooms and meeting rooms was designed by Aksel Fronth.

The foundation stone was laid on 29 February 1964 and work carried on for about a year.