Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a technique for everyday living. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about remaining outside, typica