Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just an area to go to—it’s a strategy for lifetime. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in