Polanica-Zdrój was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Altheide, Bad.
The place is now called Polanica-Zdrój and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altheide, Bad | German Empire | Glatz | 1939 |
| Polanica-Zdrój | Under Polish administration | Kłodzko | 1945 |
| Polanica-Zdrój | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |