Fish pond at the Sandwirt

The recreational area with its fishing pond at Sandhof is freely accessible to both visitors and locals. Here, you can enjoy fishing in a relaxed setting without the need for a state fishing licence. The pond is an especially popular destination for families, as children can experience catching their first fish in a fun and easy way.

A day ticket costs €22.00 and includes the right to keep 4 trout. A box of bait is available for €3.50, and fishing equipment can be hired for €2.00.

Opening hours: Open on public holidays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The fishing pond is closed on the following working day.

Public transport

Choose a more environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport services:

• Bus line 240 from Meran towards St. Leonhard,Moos, Pfelders

• Bus line 240 from Pfelders, Moos, St. Leonhard towards Meran  

Bus stop "Sandhof"

You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal app! 

Description to arrive at destination

• Coming from Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to Sandhof, shortly before St. Leonhard

• Coming from the Jaufenpass towards Meran, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to Sandhof, shortly after St. Leonhard

• Coming from the Timmelsjoch towards Moos, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße to Sandhof, shortly after St. Leonhard

Parking

• Free public parking at the MuseumPasseier (Sandwirt) in St. Leonhard

Opening hours March: 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026
 
Mon
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10:00 - 19:00
Opening hours april - may: 4/1/2026 - 5/31/2026
 
Mon
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10:00 - 19:00
13:00 - 19:00
Opening hours june - august: 6/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
 
Mon
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Wed
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10:00 - 20:00
13:00 - 20:00
Opening Hours september - october: 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
 
Mon
Tue
Wed
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10:00 - 19:00
13:00 - 19:00
Opening hours november: 11/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
 
Mon
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10:00 - 19:00
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