Norway, the land of the midnight sun, is nature’s wonderland with its mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. It has one of the world's highest standards of living due to its natural gas and offshore oil reserves. With a population of over 5.4 million people, the quality of life there produces a life expectancy over 81 years. Its rich history includes Norway’s Viking Age when Vikings pillaged and plundered abroad with some even settling in Scotland and Greenland. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are even displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Arctic animals such as reindeer (also known as caribou) and wolverines live throughout Norway. And now is your chance to see it all for yourself!

We’ll start our Norwegian adventure by flying into Kristiansand, a southern seaside resort city that’s also the 5th largest city in Norway. The next day we’ll start the day sightseeing and end the evening playing the first of three games against the local baseball club. After a few days in Kristiansand, we will head off to Oslo for more sightseeing. Oslo, the capital of Norway, is known for its green spaces and museums including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum. After Oslo you’ll have your choice of heading home or taking an optional excursion to Bergen, a city on Norway’s southwestern coast surrounded by mountains and fjords with its world renowned colorful wooden houses on the old wharf.

Wishing to experience more of Norway?  Then join us on an optional three day trip to Bergen stay.  You’ll take the scenic “Bergensbanen” train on the 13th and experience one of the most beautiful and spectacular journeys in Europe. Built in 1909, the Bergen Railway journey leaves Oslo and takes a picturesque mountain track to the fjords ending in Bergen.  The next day we’ll take a Fjord Cruise returning in time to explore the historic fishing village of Bergen on your own.  After a peaceful night’s sleep, you’ll have the option of flying home from Bergen or extending your stay by returning to Oslo.

Sound interesting? Then here's your chance! Plans have been finalized for our baseball road trip to Norway, so now is the time to gear up if you plan to join us. Offering extensive sightseeing and baseball camaraderie, we are now signing up players for this exciting trip, so don't miss out.

   Interested in joining us? Well the requirements are simple.  First, the ability and desire to play baseball in a unique international setting.  Second, an interest in international goodwill and sportsmanship (e.g. if you swing the bat at the ump after a called strike three, please try fantasy baseball).  Third, an adventurous spirit willing to venture forth into the historic and picturesque Norway.

What’s involved in this once in a lifetime opportunity? First, you will depart America on August 6th and arrive in Kristiansand the next day where you'll transfer by cab to our hotel. After a night of rest, we will begin our baseball exploits playing three games in Kristiansand against local adult Norwegian baseball teams before heading to Oslo.  

By now you are probably asking yourself how you could be so lucky to have the opportunity of a lifetime and play baseball in Norway? Well, it’s time to come back to earth as every dream has its price, but this one’s reasonable. Though Norway is a high cost country that has also been hit by soaring inflation, higher energy prices, and financial unrest as a result of the war in Ukraine and other global challenges, we have been able to organize a reasonably priced baseball road trip. The cost for each player in a double room is $2495 and the cost for a tourist in a double room is $2395.  Single rooms are $2895 for a player and $2795 for a tourist.   The optional Bergen sightseeing optional cost is $600 for each person in a double room and $700 in a single room. Final payment is due June 1st after which time no refunds will be given.

What's included in this price? A whole lot on this trip including:

• Hotels with breakfast,

• All baseball games, umpires and fields including transportation to and from the field,

• Baseball games in the Kristiansand area,

• The 17th century Christiansholm Fortress,

• Kristiansand Cathedral,

• Posebyen with its collections of charming, old, white wooden houses,

• The Kristiansand Fish Quay,

• The Baneheia recreational area,

• The Holmenkollen futuristic landmark sky jump,

• The 13th century Akershus Fortress,

• Old Town Oslo, and

• Our farewell banquet dinner.

What isn’t included in this wonderful invitation? First, you are free to choose your own airline to travel roundtrip to Norway as no international airfare is included in the above prices. Please don’t purchase plane tickets until you are notified that the team is full so that it’s safe to buy plane tickets. Second, you must get your own passport if you do not already have one or if yours has expired. Note that your passport must be valid for 6 months after our trip and have at least two blank pages. Third, each player must bring 6 new leather game baseballs and 1 used practice ball. Finally, each player will be responsible for bringing their own Foreign Devils uniform, gray uniform pants, metal or wooden bat, batting helmet, and glove. If you don't own a Foreign Devils uniform (a jersey and cap), they are available for purchase thru the website. Finally, American citizens must obey any Covid requirements leveed by Norway. So now is the time to sign up if you don't wish to be left out.
Please note that travel insurance is not included in our trip, but it is recommended that you consider purchasing travel insurance in case you have a last minute medical or personal problem arise as there are no refunds. Most will cover international travel insurance, emergency medical care, medical evacuation and repatriation, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage/personal item loss and delay, and 24/7 worldwide assistance. Travel insurance companies used by our players in the past include Insure My Trip, Medex Protects, Quote Wright, and Square Mouth. If you decide to purchase travel insurance rather than self-insure, please make sure it covers international travel as not all will.

Our Tentative Schedule

August 6th Sunday: Leave the USA for Kristiansand on the airline of your choosing.

August 7th Monday: Arrive in Kristiansand and transfer to our hotel, the Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda.

August 8th Tuesday: A visit to the 17th century Christiansholm Fortress and Game #1.

August 9th Wednesday: Kristiansand Cathedral and the Fish Quay in Kristiansand, then Game #2.

August 10th Thursday: Posebyen with its collections of charming, old, white wooden houses, then off to Game #3.

August 11th Friday: Travel the scenic countryside by train to Oslo and check into the Scandic Hotel Byporten.

August 12th Saturday: Sightseeing at the 13th century Akershus Fortress, Old Town Oslo, and the Holmenkollen futuristic landmark sky jump, then our farewell banquet dinner

August 13th Sunday: Leave for the USA as international baseball stars! Or join us on a scenic ride on the “Bergensbanen” train experiencing one of the most beautiful and spectacular journeys in Europe. Built in 1909, the Bergen Railway journey leaves Oslo and takes a picturesque mountain track to the fjords ending in Bergen. Check into the Scandic Byporten Hotel Bergen.

August 14th Monday:  A Fjord Cruise returning in time to explore on your own the historic fishing village of Bergen, a seaside town surrounded by mountains and fjords with colorful wooden houses on its old wharf. 

August 15th Tuesday: Leave Bergen for the USA as international baseball stars!