The Juffertoren is a medieval tower attached to the old church of Onstwedde, dating from around the 14th century. The tower is the most distinctive landmark in the village and is visible from the surrounding flat countryside. Inside the church, which dates from the 15th century and is dedicated to St. Nicholas, a remarkable baptismal font of Bentheimer sandstone is the main attraction.
The font has an unusual history: after the Reformation, it was deemed too Catholic and removed from the church. For a period it served as a cattle trough — a fate that tells you something about the thoroughness of Dutch Protestant iconoclasm. It was finally returned to the church in 1989, where it now stands as the most important object in the interior.
The church and tower are in the centre of the village. The exterior of the Juffertoren is always visible; the church interior is open on a limited schedule during the summer months.