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StellarGlide

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StellarGlide is a Glice synthetic ice surface developed through 8,000 prototypes with tribologists and elite athletes. Its durable panels and optimized blade contact are designed to produce a consistent, ice-like glide.

Glice is a Swiss-engineered synthetic ice rink system that delivers a real skating experience on regular ice skates, with no water and no electricity. Its solid polymer panels showed 52% less friction than the next-best synthetic ice in standardized Fraunhofer Institute testing, and are now installed in more than 3,000 rinks across 100+ countries.

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

It’s not synthetic ice.
It’s a surface
breakthrough.

8,000 prototypes later,
we’re closer than ever
to real ice.

Developed with Top Tribologists.
Tested with Elite Athletes.
Feels real. Because it nearly is

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Glice synthetic ice for skating anywhere,
anytime, in any climate!

The market leader for premium synthetic ice, Glice
eco-rinks function without electricity or water.

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Ice-like glide. Scientifically proven
Europe’s top institute confirms: Glice synthetic ice feels like real ice.

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Friction Test
Durable panels that last longer and reduce waste
Built for sustainable skating.

Optimal Blade Contact
Controlled penetration ensures effortless
push-off and authentic real-ice sensation.

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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→

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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

StellarGlide

It’s not synthetic ice. It’s a surface breakthrough.

8,000 prototypes later, we’re closer than ever to real ice.

Developed with Top Tribologists. Tested with Elite Athletes. Feels real. Because it nearly is

Glice synthetic ice for skating anywhere, anytime, in any climate!

The market leader for premium synthetic ice, Glice eco-rinks function without electricity or water.