From the former summer residence …
“Villa Mayr”, already mentioned in 1570, is the former summer residence of the “Elefant” Hotel.
… to a guest house with famous guests …
Varna near Bressanone has since become a famous health resort area. In 1878, Theres Mayr took over the reins and the Villa was renovated according to the designs by Wilhelm Seidner and became a boarding house. One of the most famous guests was, for example, Gustav Mahler.