After a two-year corona break, the Danish-German football, business and family event, BeltCup, is back!
This year's edition of BeltCup takes place in and around the Lohmühle Stadium in Lübeck, Germany on the 8th-10th July.
This will be the third time that the event is held by HanseBelt e.V, Femern Belt Development and football associations SHFV and DBU Lolland-Falster.
"We are very pleased to be able to resume the Danish-German cooperation around BeltCup, which was initiated in 2018. During the two days, we focus on sports, business and entertainment, as an attraction for the people on both sides of the Fehmarn Belt," says director, Stig Rømer Winther, Femern Belt Development.
Six football teams ready
The BeltCup football tournament is attended by six teams, three from Denmark and three from Germany
The six teams are: Hvidovre IF, Nykøbing FC, Næstved BK, FC Phönix Lübeck, SV Todsfelde and VfB Lübeck.
HB Køge has participated in both the previous times BeltCup has been held. The team is unfortunately unable to do so this year, but will be back in 2023. Their replacement team in the 2022 tournament is not yet finalised.
Business conference on challenges and opportunities
The Danish-German business conference, which is held in connection with BeltCup, focuses on the challenges and opportunities that are arising with the upcoming permanent Fehmarn Belt Link and the establishment of the new Fehmarn Belt region.
The detailed conference program will be announced at a later date.
As a new feature, BeltCup is arranging a specific discussion forum this year, where young people are invited to debate on the topic "Building a future region together".
Family fun and food
Around Lohmühle Stadium, an entertainment area is being created under the theme "Games and fun for young and old" with attractions targeted at children and families.
The festival area also comprises of stands, from which both Danish and German culinary specialties will be available.
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