Why Scandinavians Adore the Outdoors: The Strategy of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usually in straightfo