I was first introduced to the stunning beauty of Iceland, when I was lucky enough to go on a travel agents educational trip.  I must admit I was more than a little excited as it was a country I had longed to go to.  I think it’s fair to say I was more than a little intrigued to see if it would live up to my expectations.  I am pleased to say it did and I fell in love with both the country and it‘s very friendly people.  One of the first things I learnt was how the people will often go above and beyond to make you feel at home.  So here are just 5 of the accessible fun and amazing things you can do on a visit to the beautiful country of Iceland. Believe me this is just the tip of the Iceberg (forgive the pun).

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is usually either the first or the last pace most tourists visit on a trip to Iceland as it is just 15 minutes from Keflavik Airport.  If you are expecting a beautiful rural lagoon scene, I am sorry you will be sorely disappointed as the reality is it looks quite industrial.  However as a spa experience it is second to none and well worth visiting.  There is a very modern Visitor Centre, with very clean changing rooms.  I was impressed that the wheelchair accessible changing room was spacious, and had both a roll in wet room shower with a shower seat and a changing table that is suitable for adults .  

There is both a shallow step access into the lagoon and a wheelchair ramp access into it too. I was impressed to find that the Blue Lagoon has thoughtfully provided an amphibious wheelchair as well.  Once into the lagoon the real experience begins.  The water is provided from the geothermal springs that you find all over Iceland and it is just like being in a wonderfully hot bath, with temperatures between 102 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit.  If you are feeling very decadent you can hunt around the lagoon and in small pockets you can find grey volcanic mud, the silica in this mud is supposed to be very good for your skin and I am told is excellent for psoriasis and eczema but Please don’t take my word for it, consult with your doctor.