# Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK), Netherlands: what it is and when to go

> Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK) is a visitor attraction in Netherlands (Breda). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/milieu-educatie-en-kinderboerderij-mek/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** Netherlands
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** EIN Eindhoven, 41 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Tu-Su 10:00-16:30
- **Website:** [mek-oosterhout.nl](https://www.mek-oosterhout.nl/)
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 51.64777, 4.87857

## What it is and where

Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK) is a visitor attraction in Netherlands (Breda).

It is in [Breda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/breda/), where this site lists 77 more places to see, 9.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 51.64777, 4.87857; the nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN, Eindhoven), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.647766%2C4.878565)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.647766%2C4.878565)

- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/fauna/) places in Netherlands. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK) is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 04 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 37 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 24 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 59 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 24 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 21 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 36 |

In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK) has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Netherlands

To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Netherlands checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Strijen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/slotbosse-toren/): Castle in Oosterhout, Netherlands · 1.6 km
- [Grensdijkjespad - 7 - Klein Dongen - Oosterhout](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/grensdijkjespad-7-klein-dongen-oosterhout/): Hiking · 1.8 km
- [Bourgogne Kruis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/bourgogne-kruis/): Brewery · 2.2 km
- [Zuiderwaterlinie etappe 7: Oosterhout – via Geertruidenberg - Raamsdonk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/zuiderwaterlinie-etappe-7-oosterhout-via-geertruidenberg-raa/): Hiking · 2.3 km
- [De Lastige Broertjes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/de-lastige-broertjes/): Brewery · 2.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Netherlands guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/).

## More in Netherlands: With kids

- [Efteling](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/efteling/): theme park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands
- [Madurodam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/madurodam/): miniature park in The Hague, the Netherlands
- [Artis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/artis/): zoo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- [Eise Eisinga Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/royal-eise-eisinga-planetarium/): museum in Franeker
- [Walibi Holland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/walibi-holland/): Dutch amusement park
- [Zaanse Schans](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/zaanse-schans/): historic neighborhood of Zaandam, Netherlands

Every Netherlands place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK)?

It is a visitor attraction in Netherlands.

### When is the best time to visit Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK)?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36.

### How do you get to Milieu Educatie en Kinderboerderij (MEK)?

The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 41 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.647766%2C4.878565) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Strijen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/slotbosse-toren/), [Grensdijkjespad - 7 - Klein Dongen - Oosterhout](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/grensdijkjespad-7-klein-dongen-oosterhout/), [Bourgogne Kruis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/bourgogne-kruis/). The rest is in [the Netherlands guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/762471723), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).