# Fin-Shaped Swiss Hotels The Tschuggen Grand Hotel Has a Unique Glassy Design By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-11-01 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-hotels References: [homedsgn](http://www.homedsgn.com/2013/11/01/the-tschuggen-grand-hotel/) & [en.tschuggen.ch](http://en.tschuggen.ch/) These Swiss hotels have something different from what you'd normally expect. Instead of being surrounded by shopping smalls and historic sights, it sits hidden inside of [verdant forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house) and lies upon the side of a hill. Snow and ice surround the landmark, making it glisten with its lights inside the forest. Dome-shaped ski lifts allow visitors to explore the incredible surroundings without getting too cold and [fin-shaped glass structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills) adds style and sophistication. This incredible visitation center has a very unique interior. Instead of a rustic atmosphere that would reflect the surroundings, the residences have a very futuristic and modern design. A giant outdoor pool with a man-made waterfall is only one of the many luxurious features of these Swiss hotels. The hotel offers the illusion of living in an ice castle, among some of the wintry location's most beautiful sights. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Forest Hotels:** Opportunity for hotels to incorporate natural surroundings to create unique visitor experiences. - **Futuristic Design:** Opportunity to break away from traditional hotel design to provide guests with an unforgettable experience. - **Luxury Ski Resorts:** Opportunity to cater to high-end clientele looking for exclusive ski resort experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels incorporating natural surroundings and unique designs can attract more guests. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design hotels that seamlessly blend into natural surroundings while providing luxurious amenities. - **Tourism:** Luxury ski resorts with unique designs and features can attract more high-end tourists to the area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Mountain Lodges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Chalet-Inspired Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstaad-house.md) - [Alpine-Inspired Fine Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakob-sprenger.md) - [Historic-Inspired Villa Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammertsberg.md) - [Culturally Influenced Residential Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dibdo-francis-kr.md) - [Swiss Army Knife-Resembling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crest-guesthouse.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md)