Why Scandinavians Like the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of everyday living. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in strai