Why Scandinavians Appreciate the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just an area to go to—it’s a technique for everyday living. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which translates approximately to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usu