This church belongs to the Hafnarfiord benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery. It was built in 1857, renovated and reconsecrated in 1964 and handed over to the National Museum.

Arsonists set the church on fire during the night of January 2nd 2010.  It burnt totally down.  During the last few years, the church was used for services twice a year and was popular among tourists according to its guest book.