Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a method of existence. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outside, usually in strai