Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Concept of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a means of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which translates roughly to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outdoors, typically in unco