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