Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just an area to visit—it’s a strategy for lifetime. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets roughly to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about currently being outside, fre