Why Scandinavians Like the outside: The Concept of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a means of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which translates around to “open-air existence,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usually in easy ways,