Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which interprets about to “open up-air existence,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outside, typically in straightf