Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets roughly to “open up-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usuall