Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a method of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-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 currently being