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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
Built for Your World. In 100+ Countries.
See how Glice turns any venue into a destination. 3,000+ rinks and counting.
Hockey
Training rinks for clubs and academies
See how HC Davos, CCM Hockey Lab and others train on Glice→
Municipalities
Winter rinks for public squares and parks
See how 100+ cities stage their winter programming→
Hotel & Hospitality
Feature rinks for resorts and rooftops
See how Fairmont, Hyatt and other premium brands elevate their venue→
Malls & Retail
Seasonal rinks that drive winter footfall
See how Westfield and other retail giants turned atriums into winter footfall→
Events
Events and seasonal attractions
See how event organisers create unforgettable winter activations→
Residential
Private rinks for homes and estates
See how NHL star Roman Josi and private clients keep their edge at home→
Figure Skating
Competition and coaching studios
See how top coaches and federations train on Glice→
Education
Schools and recreational programs
See how schools and universities add ice sports to their programmes→
Free Planning Guide
Get The Complete Rink Planner.
Everything you need to evaluate, plan, and launch a synthetic ice rink - in one document.
- Site requirements and Planning Checklist
- Six financing paths, including grants and sponsorship
- How to test, compare, and choose any provider
Key facts
- Fraunhofer IWM measured Glice friction matching freshly resurfaced real ice at lower speed
- 52% less friction and 45% less blade indentation than the next-best synthetic ice competitor
- Operating in 100+ countries with 3,000+ installations
- Swiss-engineered panels manufactured in Germany under exclusivity
Last updated: June 2026