Kvik Halden FK
Norway · Founded: 1906
Kvik Halden FK is a Norwegian football club from Halden in the Østfold region and is one of the historic clubs in Norwegian football. The club was founded in 1906 and has a long tradition dating back to the early development of the sport in Norway. It plays its home matches at Halden Stadion and is known for its red, white, and blue colours. Kvik Halden has historically been one of the most important football clubs in its region and even achieved major national success in its early years.
The club’s greatest achievement came in 1918, when it won the Norwegian Football Cup after defeating Brann in the final. During the 1910s and 1920s, Kvik Halden was considered one of the strongest teams in the country and regularly produced players for the national team. This period is seen as the club’s golden era, when it was competing at the very top of Norwegian football. However, after World War II, the club gradually lost its top-level status and never returned to the elite division again.
In modern football, Kvik Halden mainly competes in the lower divisions, often moving between the third and fourth tiers of the Norwegian league system. Despite this, the club remains important locally and is known for developing players and maintaining a strong community identity. It continues to be one of the most traditional football clubs in Norway, with a long history and loyal support in Halden.
| Tournament | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 1 | 1918 |
| 2 | 1915 · 1922 |