Why Scandinavians Adore the outside: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a place to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open up-air existence,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outdoors, normally in very simple stra