Interlocking countries and cultures create a jigsaw of history, art, architecture and cuisines, along with time-honoured traditions and inspired new trends. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Western Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Fabulously historic and bursting with cutting edge art, yet never really showy, these little countries are full of big surprises, whether you’re ducking for oranges at a surreal Belgian carnival or finding glorious castles among Luxembourg’s forested hills.