Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just an area to go to—it’s a technique for life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), which interprets about to “open up-air daily life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in simple means, and emo