Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a means of lifetime. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open-air existence,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outdoors, normally in very si