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