Why Scandinavians Really like the Outdoors: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a place to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open-air lifestyle,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about remaining outdoor, typically in basic means, an