Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a means of lifetime. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets roughly to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outdoors, freque