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 means of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced cost-free-loofts-liv), which translates roughly to “open up-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, normal