Why Scandinavians Like 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 life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air daily life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outside, usually in straightforward m