Glice at the Olympics: a Swiss curling moment in Cortina

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Glice team with Olympic rings

There are “pinch-me” moments in sport—and then there’s watching people step onto a curling sheet in the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, smiling like kids, surrounded by Olympic energy, Swiss flags, and the buzz of the House of Switzerland Italia. That was us this winter: Glice at Milano Cortina 2026, proud to represent a piece of the Swiss experience—precision, performance, and warm hospitality—in a place built for celebration.

Two curling lanes, one big meeting point

At the House of Switzerland, we installed two curling lanes —open, approachable, and impossible to ignore. People didn’t just watch curling; they played it. First-timers, families, die-hard fans, and curious passers-by lined up, learned the basics, and instantly got hooked. The rink is free and open to everyone, and it quickly became one of those places you returned to “just for one more end.”

Then came our highlight: we organized a curling event and were blown away by the turnout. The lanes were an absolute hit—and the atmosphere felt like the best kind of Swiss celebration: friendly competition, laughter, high-fives, and that special Olympic togetherness. We even crowned two lucky winners, and yes—there was a small celebration after.

The feeling people came back for

The magic is in the glide. Glice is built to deliver a skating and sliding experience that matches frozen ice, while avoiding the need for water and energy-intensive refrigeration infrastructure—making it easier to bring ice sport experiences to more places, more reliably. (If you love the sport, you feel the difference immediately.) Learn more about synthetic ice here.

Glice Ccurling lane at the OlympicsCome back during the Paralympics

If you missed it—or want to relive it—the experience returns during the Paralympic Winter Games:

  • 6–15 March 2026

  • Daily, 10:00–22:00

  • House of Switzerland Italia, Cortina d’Ampezzo

  • Free admission

(And if you love a prize moment: the House also hosts public curling tournaments—another reason to show up with your team spirit.)

FAQ

Where is Glice at the Olympics?
At the House of Switzerland Italia in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

When is it open again?
6–15 March 2026, 10:00–22:00 daily.

About Glice

Glice is a Swiss company creating premium synthetic ice surfaces that bring the joy of ice sport to more people—designed for performance, built for durability, and ready for experiences anywhere.