An earlier stone church stood on this site, its oldest parts believed to date from the 12th century, making it one of the oldest known churches in Jämtland. It was demolished when the present building was constructed, with the new west tower placed where the medieval chancel had stood. A painting from 1635 by an unknown artist is thought to be the earliest surviving depiction of any church in Jämtland, offering an unusually clear record of the building it replaced.
The church lies close to ancient routes linking the Gulf of Bothnia with Trøndelag in Norway, and tradition holds that these routes influenced the original church's position by the sound. According to local accounts, historical figures including King Olav, Saint Birgitta, and King Magnus Eriksson with Queen Blanka are said to have passed through the area, though such traditions should be treated as part of local lore rather than firmly documented fact. Construction of the current church began in 1871 and it was consecrated in 1876 by Bishop Lars Landgren.
Several notable objects were rescued from the old church and remain here today, including a pulpit carved in 1651 by Per Ifvarsson and a richly decorated door made in 1698 by Gregorius Raaf. The Wikipedia source also records a Madonna and Child figure and an image of Saint Olof, both probably from the late 14th century, and a triumphal crucifix from the 15th century. One of the church bells is said to have been a gift from King Karl XI during his 1686 journey through Jämtland; it reportedly cracked while being rung at his funeral in 1697 and was later recast. Wikipedia notes that a fire severely damaged the church on 2 March 1925, though most of the older fittings were saved — a detail not mentioned in the other source.
Visitors often note the building's fine acoustics, which have made it a popular setting for concerts, alongside its picturesque position reflected in the waters of the lake.