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 technique for life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, typically i