Why Scandinavians Adore the outside: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just an area to go to—it’s a technique for life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usually in str