Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a method of existence. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which translates roughly to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outside, usually in strai