Over 60 boys and girls teams from Sweden and Finland have crossed the Sound to participate in Kronborg Cup 2025.

It's fantastic to see how the pitches and accommodations are buzzing with an international atmosphere and matches across national borders. The Kronborg Cup steering committee is very excited about the international participation:

"The foreign teams create great value for the tournament and for the Danish football players. The foreign teams often come with a slightly different approach to football and a different atmosphere is created among young people when the language is different," says Frederik Hertz, Chairman of Kronborg Cup.

Kronborg Cup has been a great experience so far
We have spoken to FC Kontu (Boys 2012) from Finland, Hässleholms IF (Boys 2014) from Sweden and FC Honka (Girls 2014) from Finland.

What do you think of Kronborg Cup so far?
"Good courses, nice and helpful volunteers. The tournament is well organized and we have a good dialogue with the locals in the city. The atmosphere is really good and the match program is good", Marleena, Team Manager, FC Honka.

"Kronborg Cup has been a really good experience so far. Good matches, good atmosphere, nice people and really well organized", Henri Koivunen, Coach, FC Kontu.

"Really good. It's all in the same area. We live in a school close to the venue, so it's good that it's all together. The event management and referees are experienced. Big difference compared to playing with younger referees. It's a good tournament. I can definitely recommend it for the younger teams", Ted Petersson, Coach, Hässleholms IF

What did you think of the opening event?

"Interesting program. Some activities could have been open even longer. And there should be a few more vegetarian dishes", Marleena, Team Leader, FC Honka.

"The opening event was really fun and entertaining. Helsingør is a beautiful city and it was great to see so many locals supporting and cheering", Henri Koivunen, Coach, FC Kontu.

"It was a fun opening ceremony. The players thought it was fun", Ted Petersson, Coach, Hässleholms IF

Why did you choose to participate in the Kronborg Cup?

"The timing of the tournament is good. Not too far from Finland. The level of girls' football in Denmark is good", Marleena, Team Manager, FC Honka

"We decided to come to Kronborg Cup to see how Danish teams play, travel to Denmark and see beautiful Helsingør. You have a really good reputation in Finland", Henri Koivunen, Coach, FC Kontu.

"We want to compete. We can't do that in Sweden. You can't play tournaments until you're 13", Ted Petersson, Coach, Hässleholms IF

What are your expectations and goals for Kronborg Cup 2025?

"Playing against new teams and having a good tournament and challenging matches. We really want to measure our level in an international tournament", Marleena, Team Manager, FC Honka

"We want to play tough games, enjoy playing and of course win the tournament", Henri Koivunen, Coach, FC Kontu.