What is the meeting point?

Meet at Kanustation Rheinstraße 25 in 41749 Viersen; the welcome takes place in the Schwedenzelt on the Kanustation Süchtelnt.

How long is the event?

The program runs about five hours: welcome at 16:00, archery 16:30–18:30, barbecue 18:30–21:00, end around 21:30.

Soft drinks and coffee are included for the entire event; beer and wine are available starting at the barbecue.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes—intuitive archery and supervised canoe options make it family-friendly; guides adapt to younger participants.

What happens in bad weather?

Light rain is manageable thanks to the tented BBQ area; heavy storms may require rescheduling—check availability in advance.

Do I need to bring my own archery gear?

No; bows and basic gear are supplied and instruction is included.

Zielsicher spezial Viersen: Archery, Canoeing & Barbecue on Rheinstraße | Events | Canoe

Adventure Brief

Spend a late afternoon at Kanustation Rheinstraße 25 in Viersen combining easy canoeing, intuitive archery and a relaxed barbecue under a Schwedenzelt. It’s a five‑hour, family‑friendly mix of water time, quick wins at the target and communal dining.

ca. 5 hours

easy

From €111.30

At the Kanustation Rheinstraße 25 in 41749 Viersen, „Zielsicher spezial“ pairs gentle paddles and instinctive archery with an open-air barbecue in a single, sociable afternoon. Located in Viersen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, this roughly five-hour program blends water time, target practice and shared food under a Schwedenzelt and in the venue’s Kata.

The event opens at 16:00 with a welcome in the Schwedenzelt on the Kanustation Süchtelnt, where an all-in beverage service keeps soft drinks and coffee flowing. From 16:30 to 18:30 guests try intuitive archery — shooting without sights or technical aids — designed for quick success whether you’ve never held a bow or you’ve shot before. Instructors prioritize form, safety and fun, so groups leave with new skills and immediate hits on the target. Canoeing is available from the station’s water access for relaxed paddling and short river excursions that frame the experience with open water and riverside trees.

At 18:30 the barbecue begins in the Kata, where locally sourced grill fare and seasonal sides are served; alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine are available only from the BBQ portion onward. The evening winds down around 21:30, having combined active learning, light adventure and communal dining.

What makes this offering special for the region is its low-barrier approach: the archery is intuitive (no technical setup), canoeing is calm and introductory, and the social structure — breakfast is replaced by coffee and conversation, then by shared plates and fireside stories — suits families and mixed-ability groups. The mix of water, open-air tent seating and a dedicated shooting area creates a compact, accessible taste of outdoor sport without requiring advanced fitness or equipment.

Expect to see local waterfowl along the banks and common floodplain flora near the launch; instructors will brief on safety and environmentally respectful use of the site. The setting is ideal for birthday groups, corporate outings or a relaxed weekend add-on when staying nearby.

Practical details: meeting point is Kanustation Rheinstraße 25 in 41749 Viersen; plan for roughly five hours; soft drinks and coffee are included all event long; alcohol is served only during the barbecue. Bring footwear that can get wet, layered clothing for evening temperatures and a sense of curiosity — this is an experience built around immediate accomplishment and easy company.

Families report children quickly pick up the intuitive bow technique, and couples find the pace conversational rather than competitive. Guides adapt drills for older guests and novices, and the canoe options are short, supervised floats rather than long river trips. Because the site uses a tented communal area, events proceed in light rain, but heavy storms will trigger rescheduling — always check availability ahead and arrive a few minutes early to sort gear.