There are “pinch-me” moments in sport—and then there is 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 during 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 did not 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 was free and open to everyone, and it quickly became one of those places people returned to “just for one more end.”
Then came our curling event, and we 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 afterward.
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 water and energy-intensive refrigeration infrastructure. That makes 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 the Glice synthetic curling surface.
Watch the official Cortina curling event recap.
The experience returned for the Paralympics
The House of Switzerland curling experience returned during the Paralympic Winter Games from 6–15 March 2026. It was open daily from 10:00–22:00 in Cortina d’Ampezzo with free admission, giving visitors another opportunity to play, bring their team spirit, and take part in public curling tournaments.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Glice at the Olympics?
At the House of Switzerland Italia in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where two Glice curling lanes were open to visitors.
When did the experience return?
It returned during the Paralympic Winter Games, from 6–15 March 2026, and was open daily from 10:00–22:00.
About Glice
Glice is a Swiss company that engineers and supplies synthetic ice systems for skating, hockey, curling, leisure, events, and training. More than 3,000 Glice rinks have been installed in over 100 countries without refrigeration at the skating surface.
