The church was built by a local master builder using funds raised by the Särö church foundation, on land donated by the Särö company. Designed by the architect Allan Berglund, the building was completed in November 1921 and formally inaugurated on 30 July 1922. It takes its popular name from King Gustaf V, who spent his summers at Särö and attended the inauguration ceremony himself.
Constructed in the 1920s classicist style with a national romantic interior, the church consists of a single nave beneath an arched wooden ceiling. It has been protected as a listed historic building since 2005.
Inside, the decorative painting and altarpiece were created by the Gothenburg artist Brocke Blückert, adding colour and character to the otherwise restrained interior. The architect himself designed the four large chandeliers that hang in the nave. Among the church's furnishings is an antependium embroidered and donated by King Gustaf V, a personal touch linking the building directly to its royal association.
The church is owned and maintained by a dedicated foundation and follows the order of the Church of Sweden, while welcoming members of other Christian denominations in an ecumenical spirit. It remains a popular setting for baptisms, weddings and funerals, valued for its distinctive interior and its peaceful setting overlooking the surrounding landscape.