Why Scandinavians Adore the outside: The Strategy of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in simple ways, and emo