{"id":12693601,"date":"2025-06-27T11:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=12693601"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:38:52","slug":"scandinavian-art-of-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/scandinavian-art-of-living\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scandinavian Art of Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Embrace the charm of a Nordic winter<\/h2>\n

Travelling in Norway, Sweden or Denmark<\/strong><\/a> in winter is the ideal time to immerse yourself in the Scandinavian art of living. The inhabitants of these white wonderlands advocate a philosophy of life that fosters reconnection with oneself and nature as the key to unlocking simple happiness for all.<\/p>\n

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Hygge<\/em> or the Danish art of cosy comfort<\/h2>\n

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Turning your home into a warm and cosy cocoon<\/strong>, organising a good meal with friends or family, taking a walk in the forest<\/strong> meticulously wrapped up in a thick down jacket before coming home to a steaming mug of hot chocolate\u2026 These simple pleasures that promote a feeling of wellbeing and comfort have a name in Denmark: hygge <\/em><\/strong>(pronounced \u2018hue-gah\u2019).<\/em><\/p>\n

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In winter, this art of living <\/strong>is a powerful remedy for the winter blues,<\/strong> offering a source of comfort and warmth at the coldest time of the year. Anyone who has visited the Tivoli Gardens<\/strong> or strolled through the streets of <\/strong>Copenhagen<\/strong><\/a> at Christmas will already be familiar with the deep sense of wellness that candles, Danish mulled wine, quilts <\/strong>and other soft blankets provide. And if not, well, maybe now\u2019s the time to give it a try!<\/p>\n

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Aarhus, the capital of hygge<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Named the European Capital of Culture<\/strong> in 2017, Aarhus<\/strong> is best known as the \u2018City of Smiles\u2019. This ancient city was built by Vikings in the 8th\u202fcentury<\/strong> and is located on the east coast of the peninsula. With its colourful houses adorning Rue M\u00f8llestien<\/strong>, its open-air \u2018Den Gamle By\u2019 museum and its Botanical Gardens <\/strong>complete with vast expanses of woodland, Aarhus is a particularly convincing advocate of the art of hygge.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lagom<\/em> or the Swedish recipe for happiness<\/h2>\n

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Directly inspired by Denmark\u2019s hygge<\/em>, lagom<\/em><\/strong> is an art of living that promotes the cardinal values of moderation and simplicity<\/strong>. This philosophy of \u2018neither too much, nor too little, but just right\u2019<\/strong> means adopting moderate behaviour<\/strong> while constantly seeking the perfect balance.<\/p>\n

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Swedes apply the principles of lagom<\/em> to all areas of their lives. Every day, they commit to going against the grain of a consumer society<\/strong> and strive to live<\/strong> as ethically<\/strong> as possible,<\/strong> shunning impulsive and unnecessary purchases. The idea is to enjoy life to the full, while avoiding excess. What counts is not the price or the brand, but the value of each individual object<\/strong>. The results include Scandi<\/strong> clothing<\/strong>, for instance, which is both chic and understated, and the famously clean and uncluttered Swedish design, free from unnecessary adornments.<\/p>\n

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Swedish
eco-responsibility<\/h2>\n

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Embracing lagom<\/em> means detaching yourself from material concerns and reconnecting with nature<\/strong>. It means enjoying birdsong at an open window, feeling uplifted by a ray of sunshine or going for a walk every day in the fresh air. It is linked to a certain ecological mindset <\/strong>that is particularly popular in Sweden, as demonstrated by its rigorous forestry<\/strong> practices, meticulous waste sorting and ambition to be a carbon-neutral country<\/strong> by 2035.<\/p>\n

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Stockholm<\/a>, the \u201cLagomcity\u201d<\/h2>\n

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Scandinavia\u2019s largest city has retained its human touch<\/strong>. It has developed and met the challenges of every great city without sacrificing the tranquillity of its residents or its biodiversity<\/strong>. Through ambitious yet well-considered property developments, ecology remains at the heart of the city\u2019s urban planning policy<\/strong>, with over 40% of its surface area reserved for green spaces.<\/p>\n

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Friluftsliv<\/em>: a taste for life in the great outdoors<\/h2>\n

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Head to Norway<\/a> to discover friluftsliv<\/em><\/strong>, or Nordic-style \u2018outdoor living\u2019. This philosophy, which celebrates time spent in the natural world<\/strong>, is said to have been invented by the playwright Henrik Ibsen<\/strong> in the second half of the 19th\u202fcentury.<\/strong> Norwegians, however, didn\u2019t wait for this official concept to emerge before enjoying skiing, hiking and camping in the wilderness.<\/strong> For them, living and exercising outdoors is part of a national way of life both in summer and winter.<\/p>\n

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After all, its lakes, glaciers <\/strong>and fjords<\/a> provide a wealth of beautiful natural spaces to explore. In Norway, there\u2019s somewhere for everyone to let off steam, take a break from everyday life and relax by reconnecting with the elements\u2026 What if this tradition of friluftsliv<\/em><\/strong> is the secret to Norwegians\u2019 unfailing good humour?<\/p>\n

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Wake up Swedish-style<\/h2>\n

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Waking up in the early hours of the morning to venture outside, breathe in some fresh air and enjoy the first birdsong of the day\u2026 This is the idea behind g\u00f6kotta<\/em><\/strong>, a Swedish concept designed to get<\/strong> the day off to the very best start<\/strong>. This ritual of strolling at dawn is complemented by another typical winter tradition: fika,<\/em><\/strong> which involves taking a coffee break<\/strong><\/a> alone or with someone else, while enjoying a sweet treat. As Swedes love Arabica coffee,<\/strong> fika<\/em> has become an essential, ceremonial part of their day. It is observed religiously in many companies, who see these relaxed moments of togetherness among colleagues as a vector of cohesion and unity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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