Getting there Fly direct from London City or London Gatwick. Visit skyscanner.net to compare prices and schedules. A taxi to the city's main railway station will cost €25. It is illegal to flag down taxis in Luxembourg. Look out for the dedicated taxi pickup points around the city.

Business climate Luxembourg purports to be Europe's premier private banking centre and the world's second largest investment fund hotspot. With banking now being the largest sector in Luxembourg's economy, this minute kingdom ranks in the world's top five, in terms of GDP per capita.

Don't miss Once you've concluded business, stroll along the Chemin de la Corniche and discover why it's commonly referred to as "Europe's finest balcony". From the Citadelle du St. Esprit gaze with amazement at the cobbled streets below before descending into the depths of the Bock Casemates, a maze of UNESCO-listed fortifications that earned Luxembourg the title the "Gibraltar of the North". Weekenders should hire a car and explore the fairytale villages and castles just north of the capital. The castles at Vianden and Borscheid are guaranteed to impress. Stop at the remarkable abbey town of Echternach and the picturesque village of Esch-sur-Sûre for the perfect loop.

Etiquette The usual western European protocols apply. Punctuality is extremely important. Although not as direct as some Europeans (notably the Dutch), Luxembourgers can be more direct than other European cultures, so be warned.

Culture Shoe-horned in between France, Belgium and Germany, it's no surprise that Luxembourg has embraced customs from each of its much larger neighbours. It is a trilingual country and Luxembourgish, French and German are all official languages. Respectful in outlook and very open-minded, most Luxembourgers will also speak excellent English.

Where to stay For boutique chic, look no further than the Hotel des Beaux Arts. The hotel's ten luxury suites span three converted 18th century houses and cost from £160 a night. Also consider the Sofitel Luxembourg, the only 5-star hotel on the Kirchberg Plateau. Surrounded by key business institutions, doubles start at £120. If you're continuing your stay at your own expense, consider the Parc Plaza, superbly located near the Pont Adolphe. It's basic but very well appointed and doubles start at £80.

Eat like a local Luxembourg claims to have more Michelin starred restaurants per capita than anywhere. The homemade ravioli at Mosconi, the first two-starred Italian in Luxembourg, is the stuff of legend. Try homemade pastries, fantastic coffee or a casual, sophisticated meal at super minimalist Wenge. You can feel relaxed when walking the streets at night, as Luxembourg is frequently named as the world's safest city.