Why Scandinavians Adore the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced 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 currently being outside, frequently in easy wa