Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Concept of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just an area to go to—it’s a technique for life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air daily life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outside, typically in straightfor