friluftsliv 101
living the good life outdoors
T
he Scandinavians (specifically, the
Danish) definitely seemed to have
it right with their hygge, a lifestyle
focused on coziness where warm
blankets, hot tea, and a comfy pair of
slippers are necessities. This year, with the
coronavirus pandemic continuing to upend
daily life, our homes may be hygge, but our
socializing definitely shouldn't be.
Enter friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-
liv). Friluftsliv literally means "free air life,"
and it's a concept that is part of Norwegian
culture. You'll find nearly a million
Instagram posts tagged with #friluftsliv full
of forests, gorgeous landscapes, and people
hiking, canoeing, camping, and otherwise
exploring the great outdoors.
