Why Scandinavians Really like the Outdoors: The Strategy of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a strategy for everyday living. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air existence,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outdoors, usually i