Why Scandinavians Adore the outside: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a means of everyday living. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usually in e