Luxembourg; tax haven with red rocks

This little country is one of the richest in Europe and home to rolling hills and valleys, thick forest, cute towns, old castles, vineyards, striking sandstone rock formations and basically an allover pitoresque landscape.

The national capital (locally simply known as Luxembourg, like the country, but usually called Luxembourg City to avoid confusion) is split into two main areas; the UNESCO-listed old town centre with elegant squares, imposing churches, shops, casemates and winding streets; and the more modern area home to Luxembourg's famous international finance businesses, shopping malls and entertainment complexes.

Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area, the Ardennes actually look better here than anywhere else and that makes it another picture-perfect landscape waiting to be discovered by hikers and other outdoor-lovers.

Information on Luxembourg:

Official name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Capital: Luxembourg

Language: French, German, Luxembourgish

Currency: Euro (before 2002: Luxembourg Franc)

Time zone: UTC +1 (or +2, depending on summer/winter-time)

Top things to see and do in Luxembourg:

• Luxembourg City History Museum A nice history museum with probably the coolest elevator in the world!

• Chateau de Vianden Take the cute little chairlift from Vianden up to this castle with geat views. Nice walking around too. Don't go with a tour but ask for a map of the premises and just stroll around on your own.

• Mullerthal Trail With 112 km worth of hiking through forest, canyons and bizarre rock formations.

• Upper Sûre National Park This beautiful national park houses the country's largest drinking water reservoir, has endless outdoor-sports opportunities and it just very nice to spend some time.

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