Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air lifestyle,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about remaining outside, typically in str