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Make your own axe in a two-hour, instructor-led workshop at Axtra - Urban Axe Throwing in Zurich. This hands-on class uses upcycled heads and reclaimed timber to teach sharpening, handle shaping, and finishing—leaving you with a functioning tool you made yourself.
Make your own axe in a two-hour, instructor-led workshop at Axtra - Urban Axe Throwing in Zurich. This hands-on class uses upcycled heads and reclaimed timber to teach sharpening, handle shaping, and finishing—leaving you with a functioning tool you made yourself.
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Operated by Axtra · Zurich, Zürich
Axtra's Axe Making workshop in Zurich offers a rare hands‑on craft session where visitors shape, fit, and finish their own axe. Located at Axtra - Urban Axe Throwing, the two‑hour class is instructor‑led, practical, and focused on authentic materials, teaching beginners traditional toolmaking steps from metal preparation to handle shaping.
Groups are small—maximum seventeen people—so instructors can guide each participant through a clear itinerary: choose an upcycled axe head, clean and sharpen metal by hand, shape a wooden handle to fit, and finish the piece with heat and wood‑burning details. The process emphasizes skill, patience, and safe tool handling practices.
The workshop space is utilitarian: workbenches scarred by past projects, racks of hand tools, and bins of reclaimed timber and metal. That raw, functional environment makes the class different from a studio hobby course—participants work with real materials and learn techniques that produce a durable, usable axe rather than a souvenir.
Safety is enforced: no alcohol or drugs are allowed during sessions and staff may refuse service to anyone suspected of impairment. Children twelve and up can participate with a guardian. The studio is not wheelchair accessible; expect to stand and use hand tools throughout the two‑hour workshop and bring curiosity.
Bookings are available every day from 12:00 to 21:00 via the studio website; Axtra operates by reservation only and does not accept walk‑ins. There is no onsite parking — Zurich public transit, bike, or walking are recommended. Group maximum is seventeen participants; sessions typically last about two hours per booking.
Participants leave with more than a memento; you take home a functioning axe you built and finished yourself, plus practical maintenance knowledge like hand‑sharpening and rehanging. Instructors demonstrate safe sharpening angles and wedging techniques. That proportion of skill transfer makes this workshop valuable for lifelong tool care and mindful craftsmanship.
The studio favors upcycled axe heads and reclaimed timber, treating each build as craft and reuse. Working with reclaimed metal requires different finishing approaches than new stock. That emphasis on reuse reduces waste and connects the finished tool to a practical, local maker tradition in Zurich rooted in hands-on practice.
This activity suits curious travelers, gift seekers, and anyone wanting to swap screen time for hand skills. It’s memorable for small groups, corporate teambuilding, or a weekend detour. The combination of practical instruction, reclaimed materials, and a finished, usable object makes this a standout Zurich experience for makers and enthusiasts.
Reserve your spot online to guarantee a guided session; the studio opens for booked groups only. Meeting point is Axtra - Urban Axe Throwing. Minimum age is 12 with guardian present. Maximum group size is 17. Sessions may include optional extras such as pizza add‑ons available during booking.
moderate.
2 hours.
Light to moderate: be able to stand for the session and use hand tools; no special fitness required.
No prior experience is required; instructors guide every step and teach safe use of hand tools.
Yes—children aged 12 and up may participate but must be accompanied by a guardian older than 18.
No, the facility is not wheelchair accessible and requires standing and manual work at benches.
No. Axtra is located in Zurich without onsite parking—use public transit, bike, or walk to the meeting point.
Absolutely not. Alcohol or drug use during sessions is prohibited and staff may refuse service to anyone impaired.
You leave with the axe you made—a hand‑fitted, finished tool—and knowledge on sharpening and rehanging for maintenance.
Zurich has a long tradition of skilled trades and guild-based crafts; modern workshops like Axtra continue that pragmatic workshop culture.
The workshop uses upcycled axe heads and reclaimed timber to reduce waste; instructors emphasize maintenance to extend the tool’s life.
Axtra is a hands-on axe atelier and throwing venue located in Zürich, Zürich. The business specializes in guided axe making workshops, public and private axe throwing sessions, combo experiences, and full-venue bookings for events. Participants craft, shape, customize, and rehang their own handcrafted axe to take home after supervised, step-by-step instruction. Axe throwing sessions focus on safety and accessibility, offering beginner-friendly coaching, expert supervision, and organized games suitable for friends, families, and corporate groups. Private events and full-venue hires accommodate team building, birthdays, and group celebrations with tailored formats, professional coaching, and structured competition options. The Team Offsite — Axe-treme Conference-Room — combines a meeting-ready environment with high-energy activities, including coffee, pizza, and bagels to fuel productive sessions and creative breaks. Food add-ons such as classic pizzas (Margherita, Marinara, Diavola) are available to simplify group dining. Axtra emphasizes strict safety protocols, certified instructors, and well-maintained equipment to ensure a secure experience for all skill levels. Booking choices include single-session tickets, combo packages, and private bookings for groups seeking exclusive use of the venue. The venue’s blend of craftsmanship, social activity, and competitive play appeals to guests looking for memorable, hands-on experiences in central Zurich. Axtra’s offerings are ideal for visitors seeking unique workshops, locals planning special occasions, and companies organizing offsite experiences that emphasize teamwork, skill-building, and straightforward, memorable fun. Sessions typically run from one to three hours, and flexible scheduling accommodates weekday and weekend bookings. Experienced instructors provide stepwise guidance, making each session approachable for all ages and abilities.
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