Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of existence. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which translates roughly to “open-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in