Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Concept of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just an area to visit—it’s a means of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in simpl