Dana Cup 2025

CODE: MS06

LOCATION

Børge Christensens Vej 12, 9800 Hjørring, Denmark

DATES

Arrival:

Date: 16.07.2025

Arrival time: 10:00-13:00

Departure:
Date: 28.07.2025

ORGANISATION

A non-profit organisation runs the Dana Cup, and the event is one of the world's largest international youth soccer tournaments.

Every year, in the last week of July, the soccer tournament brings together around 20.000 young people between 12-19 years old and their coaches. They come to Hjørring in northern Denmark from 45 different nations, representing 1000 football teams.

Dana Cup Week brings a great party in Hjørring and the atmosphere is amazing! It is the fifth Work Camp at this huge sports event, and it was a great experience in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. We are very excited for another camp in 2024.

Please read more about the event on their website: www.danacup.com.

WORK

This Work Camp is held during the Dana Cup, and there are therefore plenty of tasks that will ensure the event will run smoothly.

Work Camp participants must help with the establishment of an event area, catering for 20.000 football players as well as practical tasks such as painting accommodation cabins and maintaining outdoor areas.

During the two weeks of Work Camp, you will assist with general support and logistics before the tournament begins, maintenance of outdoor- and indoor areas, cleaning, kitchen assistance, event creations and reparation of dormitories in Dana Cup Town.

The work is expected to be arranged in two shifts from 08:00-21:00.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Sleeping + bathroom facilities:

Participants are sleeping in tents, and we will provide the linens, duvet etc. Participants are of course welcome to bring their sleeping bags or similar if needed or wished upon. There are both baths and toilets available. Laundry facilities are available for free.

Meals + kitchen facilities:

The host will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the volunteers will be eating with other volunteers and event participants. Vegetarian and vegan food will be provided.

LOCATION AND LEISURE

During your stay in Northern Jutland, you will have time to explore some unique nature and attractions in Denmark. You can, for example, arrange a day trip to Skagen, the most Northern tip of Denmark where two oceans meet. Skagen is famous for the special light which has attracted many painters, cosy yellow and red houses and much more. You can also visit the city of Hjørring, or take a day trip to Aalborg.

One of the neighbouring towns called Hirtshals has the biggest Aquarium in Northern Europe. And in another neighbouring town is the biggest summer amusement park in Denmark.

Your Work Camp leaders will help you and the group with organising activities in your spare time. It is free to enjoy the beautiful nature of Northern Jutland, but some activities might require an extra charge. The host will not cover additional charges.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
English will be the only language spoken. All participants must be willing to speak English, even though they are from the same country or have trouble with the English language. Try your best!

TRAVEL INFO

Nearest airport:

Aalborg Airport

Nearest train station:

Hjørring East train station or Hjørring train station

Meeting Point and Time:

Børge Christensens Vej 5, 9800 Hjørring

On July 16th between 10:00-13:00.

If you arrive outside these hours, just let the host know, so that they can plan after it.

The meeting point is 20 min. walk from Hjørring East Station, or a 25 min. walk from Hjørring Station. It is also possible to take a local bus from both spots.

Arrival at Aalborg Airport:

To make it to your meeting point in time, your flight must arrive no later than 11:30 on the first camp day.

From the airport, you take a bus or train to Lindholm St. The bus departs every 30 min. From there, you can take the train to Hjørring East St. The train departs every hour. From Hjørring East St, it is a 20 min. walk to the meeting point.

Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 60-90 min. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 9€.

Arrival at Copenhagen Airport:

To make it to your meeting point in time, you will need to arrive the day before.

From the airport, you take a direct train to Aalborg Station. The train departs every hour. From Aalborg Station, you take a train directly to Hjørring Station. From there, it is a 25 min. walk to the meeting point. It is also possible to take a local bus.

Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 5 hours. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 60€.

Further details on travel arrangements and purchasing of train/bus tickets will be provided in your infosheet after acceptance.

If you are not able to make it in time to the meeting point, please consider arriving one day early and booking a hostel.