Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a strategy for life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-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 easy