Try out the ancient Norwegian exercises known from the popular TV show The Farm. Four challenging activities that awaken the competitive spirit and offer both laughter, cooperation, and competition. This is designed for groups who want something completely different from a normal course and conference day. When colleagues stand side by side on the lawn between the mountains, conversation flows more easily, shoulders relax, and competition becomes the spark that unites the group.
Axe throw:
Do you feel you've got a good aim? Axe throwing is one of the oldest competitive activities there is, requiring both concentration, precision and a bit of physical effort. Hit the bullseye, score points and battle for victory. Together with horseshoe throwing, this makes up the core of The duel — an activity many corporate groups remember particularly well because the barrier to entry is low but the competitive spirit is sky-high.
Horseshoe throwing
A classic and surprisingly engaging activity. Who can throw the horseshoe closest to the stake? This is all about technique, focus, and perhaps a little luck.
Milk churn holding
Who can last the longest? Each participant is given two weighted milk pails, and then there's only one way forward: fighting the lactic acid until the last person is standing. A crowd favourite that quickly creates both laughter and internal prestige.
Practical knowledge
Fun guessing games that require cooperation, communication and a bit of brainpower. The duel exercise is perfectly suited as a balance to the more physical branches. Here, no strength or peak fitness is needed to contribute – just good teamwork with the squad.
All exercises award points, and the team with the most points wins. For smaller groups, the activities can also be carried out as individual competitions.
Key words: Team spirit, competitiveness, precision and focus
Duration 1-1.5 hours
Age limit 18 years
550,- per person
The word "tvekamp" has deep roots in Norwegian culture and describes a duel between two parties, with clear rules, distinct boundaries, and an audience following intently. Many are familiar with the concept from the show "Farmen," where the "tvekamp" has become the major deciding moment each week. Four disciplines, two participants, and an entire farm watching with bated breath.
We've taken inspiration from this format and created a version tailored for corporate groups. The result is a duel-style teambuilding activity with just the right amount of seriousness, plenty of competitive spirit, and a low enough barrier to entry for everyone to participate. This is precisely why many people find it to be an activity that effectively answers the question: Why is a duel a good teambuilding activity? Because it combines laughter, collaboration, competition, and accomplishment in one single experience.
The activity takes place outdoors in a specially adapted area near Fjellstua, with one of our activity leaders guiding the group through the rounds. You do not need any equipment, sportswear, or prior knowledge – just clothes you can move in. We will arrange the rest. Axes, horseshoes, milk churns, and fantastic views included.
Many people wonder why dueling is a good team-building activity, and the answer lies in the format itself: no one is left on the sidelines.
The exercises are physical enough to get the adrenaline pumping, but simple enough for a new recruit and a department manager to compete on equal terms. The laughter that erupts when someone misses the axe throw, or when lactic acid really kicks in during the bucket carry, is often what the group talks about for the rest of the evening – and happily the week after when you're back at the office.
It's also an activity that accommodates different personalities and strengths. The quiet colleague who suddenly impresses with surgical precision in the horseshoe toss. The leader who has to grit their teeth as the buckets get heavier by the second. And the comedian who keeps the energy up and pulls the team through the knowledge section.
As a "Farmen"-inspired activity for businesses, this works just as well for small departments as for larger gatherings. Whether you're eight people on a department trip or 30 colleagues at a kickoff, the format is built to create laughter, team spirit, and memories that last longer than the competition itself.
A duel is best suited for groups who want to do something new together, or something to chuckle about together afterwards. We often see that it works well as an afternoon activity after a long day of meetings, as an agenda item at a kick-off, or as part of a larger company gathering.
This is suitable for:
• Company events for annual kick-offs or training days
• Departments that want to build closer relationships without a typical course day
• Leadership teams needing a breather between strategy sessions
International teams who will experience something typically Norwegian.
• Larger events with room for a competitive spirit and a good dose of laughter
The beauty of a duel is that it works every time. The group comes out with slightly redder cheeks, new stories and a completely different energy than they had when they went in. If you are going to use dueling as team-building for your next kick-off, training day or company trip, we are happy to help find the format, colours and timing tailored to your needs.
Get in touch and we'll sort the rest.
