WHY SCANDINAVIANS APPRECIATE THE OUTDOORS: THE CONCEPT OF FRILUFTSLIV BY GUSS WOLTMANN

In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a method of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which interprets about to “open-air lifestyle,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about being outdoor, typically in basic te