Grand-Champ Ice Rink

Ice skating in Gland all winter long

When the days get shorter, the Grand-Champ sports complex changes its appearance: on the basketball court, a covered mobile ice rink of about 525 m² is set up for the season, usually from October 31 to March 1. It has become a much-anticipated meeting place for families from Gland and all of La Côte. You lace up your skates, glide, fall, and get back up again, all in a joyful and friendly atmosphere. And since the rink is covered, you can skate sheltered from the weather.

What your children will discover

The joy of gliding, simply put. For the youngest, it’s often their first steps on the ice: they cling on, hesitate, and then gain confidence. The older ones become more at ease and skate in circles. Beyond free skating, the rink offers various activities throughout the season: hockey, broomball, curling on ice (eisstock), and even silent disco nights. There’s always a good reason to come back.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is friendly and local: families, school friends, and teens gather. People come for an hour of skating, catch their breath at the edge of the rink, and warm up with a hot drink at the refreshment stand on site. Throughout the season, festive moments enliven the rink, making it a winter gathering point in Gland. It’s the kind of outing where both young and old find enjoyment.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 3 years old accompanied on the ice, up to teens.
• Duration: one to two hours of skating.
• Price: free entry. Skate rental: CHF 3.- for children up to 16 years and CHF 5.- for adults.
• Stroller accessibility: sports complex accessible; space to watch from the edge.
• Transport: in Gland, served by regional transport and the CFF network; parking at the complex.
• What to bring: gloves recommended, hat, warm clothing; personal skates or rental on site.
• Ideal season: in winter, the installation is set up from around the end of October to early March.

Activities and reservations

• Free skating on a covered rink of about 525 m².
• Hockey, broomball, and curling on ice (eisstock) on the season's program.
• Silent disco nights to skate to music with headphones.
• Refreshment stand on site to warm up.
• Reservations for activities or time slots at 079 454 51 74.

Parents' tips

• Gloves are essential on the ice to protect hands in case of falls.
• A helmet is recommended for beginners and young children.
• Dress warmly in layers: it’s cold when standing still, warm when skating.
• Check the precise public skating hours on the City of Gland's website before coming, as they vary depending on activities.
• Inquire about the season's activities (hockey, broomball, silent disco), as they are often worth the trip.

Useful information

• Address: Grand-Champ sports complex, 1196 Gland.
• Hours: rink set up from around the end of October to early March; public skating hours to be confirmed on the City of Gland's website.
• Reservations: 079 454 51 74.
• Access: in Gland, parking at the sports complex; accessible by public transport.

Why we recommend it

Because it’s one of the beautiful winter outings nearby on La Côte: free entry, covered, and accessible to the whole family, from the first steps of little ones to the tricks of teens. With its changing activities throughout the weeks (hockey, broomball, silent disco), it makes you want to come back. A classic of the cold season in Gland.

In two words

A covered mobile ice rink of about 525 m² set up in winter (from around the end of October to early March) at the Grand-Champ sports complex in Gland. Free access, skate rental from CHF 3.-, and activities for children. Public skating hours to be confirmed with the City of Gland.