Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Thought of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a place to go to—it’s a method of existence. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which translates roughly to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in very