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Glice Eisstock Rink - The Glice Eisstock Rink. The Classic Alpine Game for Any Venue.

Lab-proven by Fraunhofer to match real ice glide. No ice plant, no refrigeration-energy load, no technical staff — installed in hours, indoor or out, all year round.

Played at corporate events, resorts, festivals and public venues across 100+ countries.

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Works on Any Surface Zero Refrigeration All Ages & Skill Levels
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Glice is a Swiss-engineered synthetic ice rink system — solid polymer panels that deliver a real skating experience using regular ice skates, with no refrigeration, no water, and no electricity. Installed in over 3,000 rinks across 100+ countries, with performance independently validated by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute.

Reviewed by Viktor Meier, Co-Founder & CEO, Glice AG · Last reviewed: June 2026

The Alpine Tradition

What Is the Eisstock Game?

Eisstockschießen - commonly known as Eisstock or Bavarian Curling - is one of the oldest winter sports in the Alpine region. Originating in the 16th century in Bavaria and Austria, the game was traditionally played on frozen lakes and rivers during winter months.

Players slide a heavy stock (a handled disc, typically 4–6 kg) across an ice surface, aiming to land as close as possible to a target marker called the Daube. It combines precision, strategy, and social interaction - making it accessible and engaging for all ages and skill levels.

Today, Eisstock is played competitively in leagues across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, and recreationally at corporate events, festivals, resorts, and public venues worldwide. With a Glice synthetic ice surface, the game is no longer limited to winter or frozen lakes - it can be played anywhere, any time of year.

Historic Eisstock - traditional Bavarian Curling on a frozen Alpine lake

Why Glice Eisstock Rinks Are Becoming Increasingly Popular

Child playing Eisstock in the Swiss Alps with family

Easy to Learn, Fun for Everyone

Eisstock is one of the few group activities where an eight-year-old and an eighty-year-old can play the same game and both have fun. No skating skill, no fitness threshold, no learning curve — guests are competitive within their first round, regardless of age or ability.

Corporate team building event with Glice Eisstock rink

Team Building Without the Risk

The activity corporate organizers have been searching for: social, low-stakes, photogenic, and fully compatible with business attire. Teams that would never agree to go-karting or hockey will happily play Eisstock — and remember the day for the right reasons.

Guests socializing by bonfire next to Glice rink

Turn Dwell Time Into Revenue

Games last long enough to drive food and beverage spend, but short enough to rotate groups through. Lanes attract spectators almost as much as players. For any operator monetizing time on premises — restaurants, beer gardens, hotels, markets — the commercial profile is unusually favorable.

Eisstock on Glice synthetic ice with Swiss Alps panorama

Bring Alpine Charm to Any Venue

Eisstock carries the unmistakable atmosphere of an Alpine winter evening: lanterns, laughter, Glühwein, friends gathered around a lane. The sport is being re-embraced across Bavaria, Tyrol, and Switzerland as part of a wider return to regional heritage — and venues that offer it tap directly into that cultural current.

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The Equipment

Anatomy of an Ice Stock

Three components, one precision tool, one target. Every Glice Eisstock is engineered for consistent slide, balanced weight, and easy grip.

Eisstock (Ice Stock) with handle, stock body, running plate and Daube target
Stock Body The main weighted section of the stock.
Running Plate The bottom surface that contacts the ice.
Handle The upper part held by the player to throw or “swing” the stock.
Target (Daube) The target marker placed at the far end of the rink. Get your stock as close as possible.

How to Play

Eisstock Game Rules

Setup

  • 1. Place the target marker (Daube) at the far end of the playing surface.
  • 2. Divide players into two teams (2–4 players per team).
  • 3. Each team receives Eisstock pieces in their team colour.

Gameplay

  • 1. Teams take turns sliding their Eisstock towards the Daube.
  • 2. You may knock opponents' pieces away from the target.
  • 3. The team with the piece closest to the Daube scores points.

Scoring

  • › Only the team closest to the Daube scores in each round.
  • › 1 point for each piece closer than the opponent's closest piece.
  • › First team to reach an agreed point total (typically 15 or 20) wins.

Eisstock. Without Ice.

The Glice Eisstock surface is a system of engineered polymer panels that delivers authentic Eisstock sliding performance - no refrigeration, no water, no freezing. Panels install on any flat surface and connect to form a complete playing field. Operable anywhere, in any climate.

Solid polymer, not ice.The Glice Eisstock surface is a dry, solid playing field made from engineered polymer panels - no water, no refrigeration, no electricity required. Panels are ambient temperature and never melt.
Independently tested sliding performance.Fraunhofer Institute testing confirmed that Glice polymer surfaces achieve low-friction glide performance - delivering consistent and predictable Eisstock sliding behaviour.
Self-lubricating surface.Sintered panels release fresh lubricant as Eisstock pieces slide across the surface - the more you play, the better it performs.
Tongue-and-groove connection.Panels interlock like parquet flooring - precision-machined joints create a seamless playing surface. Seams are 100% flush, ensuring consistent Eisstock slides.
Install anywhere, no permits required.Panels lay directly on concrete, asphalt, event flooring, or grass (with sub-floor). No anchoring, no drilling, no construction permits. Premium panels last 10+ years per side and are reversible.
Compact storage, rapid setup.The modular system sets up in hours and stores flat when not in use - ideal for seasonal activations, event rotations, or permanent installations.
Glice Eisstock Rink - synthetic Eisstock playing surface

Identical Glide. Zero Infrastructure.

Independent Fraunhofer testing confirms a friction coefficient matching freshly resurfaced real ice at lower speeds.

Source: Fraunhofer IWM, Zwischenbericht V1184-2025

Friction comparison chart: Glice vs refrigerated ice - Fraunhofer validated

Not All Synthetic Ice Is Equal.

Fraunhofer lab tests confirm Glice leads every performance metric in the category.

52%
Lower friction than the next best competitor
6%
Less abrasion - lowest shavings output in the industry

Source: Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, Freiburg. Zwischenbericht V1184-2025.

Quality Your Players Can Feel.

Compared to conventional synthetic ice, the difference is immediate.
Every detail reflects the standard your venue demands.

Smooth, Realistic Glide

52% lower friction than the next-best synthetic ice (Fraunhofer-validated). The Eisstock slides naturally and predictably - just like on real ice. Players feel the difference from the very first throw.

Clean professional Glice Eisstock surface

Clean Surface

6% less abrasion than the next-best competitor. Minimal shavings keep the playing surface pristine and maintenance low - the professional look your venue requires.

Glice is engineered to deliver an authentic Eisstock experience - from the first game to the thousandth.

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General Manager
Guests notice the quality immediately. The surface stays pristine all day and it became the most photographed feature of our winter programme.
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General Manager, Five-Star Alpine Resort
Hotel GM
We needed something that matched our brand standards. Glice delivered a rink that looks as premium as the rest of our property - and requires almost zero operational effort from my team.
★★★★★
Venue Manager
Steve Serdachny
Glice is the best synthetic ice I've ever worked on. It replicates the feel of real ice better than anything else on the market.
★★★★★
Steve Serdachny, Professional NHL Skating and Skills Coach & Elite Hockey Consultant
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Close-up of Glice Eisstock rink with premium Swiss-engineered ice stocks

Premium Swiss Engineering

Design That Elevates Any Venue

Every detail is Swiss-engineered for precision, durability, and a look that belongs in a five-star setting. Glice Eisstock rinks are built to impress guests before the first stock is thrown.

  • ✓ Premium materials & finish that match high-end venues
  • ✓ Performs flawlessly in any climate, indoors or out
  • ✓ Modular system — sets up in hours, stores flat
Eisstock and Curling Stone side by side — both playable on the same Glice synthetic ice surface

Two Games, One Rink

Eisstock & Curling on the Same Surface.

Every Glice Eisstock rink doubles as a Curling lane. Offer both disciplines on a single surface - expanding your activity menu without expanding your footprint.

Glice supplies a specially designed Curling Stone engineered for synthetic ice - calibrated weight, balanced grip, and a running band tuned for polymer surfaces. Bring the Olympic feel of Curling to your venue alongside the Alpine tradition of Eisstock.

  • ✓ Two games, one rink - more variety for your guests
  • ✓ Curling Stones designed for synthetic ice
  • ✓ Olympic-level appeal for any venue

Eisstock Reference.

A hotel operator's perspective on Eisstock as a low-maintenance guest attraction.

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A Rink Your Team Can Run.

No refrigeration. No engineers. No complexity.

Running a skating rink should not require specialists. Glice is designed so your existing staff can install, operate, and maintain it with minimal effort.

Installs on any flat surface in under 2h

Concrete, asphalt, event flooring, grass with sub-floor. No permits required.

No ice plant, no resurfacing water

No refrigeration infrastructure. No water consumption.

Minimal maintenance

Periodic cleaning only. No technical staff required.

Stackable storage

Full rink packs flat in Glice FlatPacks™ for off-season.

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Our Rink Systems

Eisstock rinks in any dimension. Curling rinks for every venue. And if you have the space & budget, combine it with an actual skating rink.
Every system is Swiss-engineered and built to last.

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Trees for the Future

Sustainability Your Guests Can See

A Rink That Plants a Forest

170,000+

Trees Planted and Counting

For every panel we produce, a tree gets planted. Through Skate for the Planet, Glice's reforestation program, 170,000+ trees have been contributed to date - currently in partnership with Trees for the Future, a UN World Restoration Flagship. An ESG story already verified, already running.

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From Idea to Rink. Fully Guided.

A clear, structured process from first concept to successful community launch.

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Consultation

Define goals, evaluate your space, outline size and configuration.

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Planning & Funding

Budget support, sponsorship guidance, council presentation.

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Production

Manufactured to specification. 4–12 weeks.

4

Installation

Easy do-it-yourself or guided by Glice Supervisor.

5

Training & Launch

Staff Training & Certification. Ongoing support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eisstock - also called Eisstockschießen, Bavarian Curling, or Ice Stock Sport - is a traditional Alpine sliding game with roots in 16th-century Bavaria and Austria. Players slide a weighted Eisstock across a rink surface, aiming to land closest to a target called the Daube. Today, Eisstock is played competitively and recreationally across Europe - and with a Glice synthetic ice Eisstock rink, the game can be played year-round at any venue without refrigeration or real ice.
A complete Eisstock equipment set includes the Eisstock stones (also called Ice Stocks - weighted discs with handles, typically 4-6 kg each), a Daube (the target marker), and the playing surface. Each Eisstock consists of three parts: the handle (grip for aiming and release), the stock body (the weighted base that controls momentum), and the running plate (the smooth bottom surface that slides on the rink). No skates or special footwear are needed - players play Eisstock in normal shoes. Glice supplies professional-grade Eisstock equipment as part of every rink package.
Eisstock rules are simple: two teams take turns sliding their Eisstock stones down the rink toward the Daube (target). The team with the stock closest to the Daube after all stocks are played scores points. Knocking opponents' stocks away is part of the strategy. A full game typically consists of 6 rounds (Kehren). The rules can be learned in under 2 minutes, making Eisstock one of the most accessible team sports for mixed ages and skill levels - ideal for corporate team building, hospitality activations, and family events.
Eisstock rink dimensions vary by use case. A standard competitive Eisstock rink (Eisstockbahn) is approximately 28 m long and 3 m wide. For hospitality, events, and indoor venues, Glice builds custom Eisstock rinks starting from as small as 8 m x 2 m. Every Glice Eisstock rink is built to order - dimensions, shape, and panel configuration are adapted to your available space and intended use.
No. A Glice synthetic Eisstock rink delivers authentic sliding performance without ice or refrigeration infrastructure. The engineered polymer surface works at any temperature - indoors or outdoors, in summer heat or Alpine winter. This makes synthetic Eisstock rinks a year-round alternative to traditional ice-based Eisstockbahnen, with no refrigeration-energy cost and dramatically lower maintenance.
Yes. Glice Eisstock rinks install on any flat surface - concrete, asphalt, event flooring, or grass with a sub-floor - both indoors and outdoors. The synthetic ice surface is unaffected by temperature or weather, making it ideal for outdoor Eisstock at hotel terraces, beer gardens, rooftop bars, and festivals as well as indoor Eisstock at event halls, shopping centres, and corporate venues. The rink stores flat and can be relocated seasonally.
Eisstock rink pricing depends on rink size, configuration, and whether Eisstock equipment is included. A Glice Eisstock rink requires no refrigeration plant and no rink water for resurfacing - making the total cost of ownership dramatically lower than a traditional ice Eisstockbahn. The surface lasts 10+ years per side (panels are reversible), and maintenance is limited to periodic cleaning. No technical staff needed. Contact Glice for a custom Eisstock rink quote based on your venue and dimensions.
Eisstock and Curling are both ice-based sliding games, but they differ in equipment, rules, and accessibility. Curling uses heavy granite stones (approx. 20 kg) and teams sweep the ice with brooms to guide the stone. Eisstock uses lighter stocks (4-6 kg) with a handle, stock body, and running plate - and there is no sweeping. Eisstock is simpler to learn, requires less specialised equipment, and works for all ages. A synthetic Eisstock rink also requires a smaller footprint than a Curling sheet, making it easier to install at most venues.
Yes. Every Glice Eisstock rink is modular and portable - delivered on pallets of interlocking panels that assemble in under 2 hours without tools or anchoring. This makes Glice Eisstock rinks ideal for temporary event activations, seasonal pop-ups, Christmas markets, corporate events, and touring festivals. The rink packs flat for storage and transport between locations. A permanent installation is equally straightforward.
Glice supplies complete, turnkey Eisstock rink packages worldwide - including the Swiss-engineered synthetic ice surface, professional Eisstock stones, Daube targets, and optional boards and branding. Glice Eisstock rinks are manufactured in the European Union and independently tested by Fraunhofer Institute (52% lower friction, 6% less abrasion vs. the next best competitor). Request a custom quote to get an Eisstock rink package configured for your venue, dimensions, and budget.
Yes. Glice synthetic ice Eisstock rinks are available for rent as complete turnkey packages — including the synthetic ice panels, perimeter frames, Eisstöcke (Bavarian curling sticks), and Dauben (target pucks). They rent exclusively in combination with a Glice skating rink rental.

The standard rental fleet consists of previous-generation Glice panels, refurbished and quality-checked between seasons. Brand-new rinks built on our latest panel generation — independently benchmarked by the Fraunhofer Institute — are available on request.

Demand peaks between September and January for winter and holiday installations across the DACH region and Alpine markets, and rinks are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is strongly recommended.

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Key facts

  • Swiss-engineered panel system manufactured in Germany under exclusivity
  • Operating in 100+ countries with 3,000+ installations
  • Fraunhofer IWM validated Glice glide performance matching freshly resurfaced real ice at lower speed
  • EU-manufactured dasher boards and rink accessories support complete turnkey rink packages

Last updated: June 2026