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 technique for life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open up-air daily life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in straightforwar