This book is aimed at an international readership. Friluftsliv is a Norwegian form of living outdoors in harmony with nature. The book demonstrates how friluftsliv is central to Norwegian social and cultural practices in the outdoors. The purpose of this book is to provide you with knowledge, ideas and perspectives that can enhance your understanding of nature and help make your stay in nature more purposeful and meaningful. Key themes addressed throughout the book include: • Friluftsliv as a social and cultural phenomenon • Friluftsliv as an educational approach • Nature guiding and leadership in nature • Outdoor adventure education • Friluftsliv activities

Auteur
Herbert Zoglowek, PhD, Professor for Sports Pedagogy at the UiT (The Arctic University of Norway), and Visiting Professor at the Pomeranian University in Slupsk, Poland. The main fields of research are professionalism of the P.E. teacher, experiential education and ball games. Author of various books and numerous articles within sport pedagogy, ball games and outdoor education. Herbert Zoglowek ist Associate Professor an der Idrettshøgskolen (Sportinstitut) der Universität Tromsø, der Arctic University of Norway, zudem lehrt er als Professor II an der Pommerschen Akademie in Slupsk, Polen. In seinen Forschungen beschäftigt er sich mit (sport-)pädagogischen Fragestellungen, im Bereich Friluftsliv vor allem mit der Erlebniswirkung und persönlichkeitsbildenden Aspekten. Zoglowek hat zahlreiche deutschsprachige Aufsätze zu Friluftsliv mit seinen norwegischen Kollegen veröffentlicht. Er ist als Bindeglied zwischen der deutschen und norwegischen Kultur hinsichtlich Friluftsliv anzusehen.

Résumé
the writers of this book have done an excellent job tracing the history of Friluftsliv as well as placing it into the modern context. In particular, this book successfully synthesises the Friluftsliv experience for the non-Norwegian and highlights the practical relevance of the Friluftsliv way to contemporary life. We should all heed the invitations that this book affords. - Vinathe Sharma-Brymer and Eric Brymer, in: Journal of Adventure Learning and Outdoor Education.