6. Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a first-time participant in this year’s report. A little over 640,000 people live in this small country wedged between Belgium, France, and Germany. And, while not being one of Europe’s most populous countries, it is the most diverse. Nearly half of the residents are of a foreign nationality, with over 170 different countries represented. Furthermore, Luxembourg receives nearly 200,000 commuters from its neighboring nations every day.
Having trouble choosing between nature and culture? Climb the Chemin de la Corniche, a pedestrian promenade that snakes along Luxembourg City’s 17th-century stone walls, to get a dose of both (and a little workout while you’re doing it). The street, which Luxembourger novelist Batty Weber has dubbed “Europe’s most beautiful balcony,” offers breathtaking views of the Alzette River and the city’s old core.
