Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to visit—it’s a means of existence. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open up-air existence,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outdoors, normally in uncomplicat