Why Scandinavians Like the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which interprets roughly to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about currently being outside, usually in