Craft and throw "Journeyman" axe in Zurich
Highlights
- Put together your own axe with handle and blade
- Customize the handle with heat, fire, and wood decorations
- Learn how to clean and sharpen your axe by hand
- Test your self-made axe on the throwing range
- Practice one-handed and two-handed throwing techniques
- Play interactive throwing games and competitions in a group
Description
In this small-group activity in Zurich, you’ll make your own axe and then throw it on the throwing range. You choose your axe, shape the handle, and assemble your personal tool.
While making it, you clean and sharpen the axe by hand. Then you personalize the handle with your design, using heat, fire, and wood decorations. After that, you head to the throwing range to test your self-made axe.
During the axe throwing, you learn different techniques using one or two hands. You practice your throws, play interactive games, and can compete with your group in a tournament.
Practical Information
- No experience required
- Before the activity, you watch a safety video and sign a waiver
- Alcohol, personal drinks, and snacks are not allowed
- There are no private parking spaces
- You can get there by tram to Salersteig or walk from Oerlikon station
Inclusions
Guided axe-making and axe-throwing
Take your own axe home
Coaching instruction
Throwing training with one-handed and two-handed techniques
Interactive throwing games
Throwing tournament
Pizza
Meeting point
Axtra, Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich
Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Important information
- Minimum age: 12 years (must be accompanied by someone over 18 years old)
- Bring closed shoes and a suitable shirt/blouse
- No alcohol before or during the activity
- Not wheelchair accessible
Provider
Operated by
Axtra - Urban Axe Throwing
Verified provider