Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a means of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about currently being outside, usually in