Bistra was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wistra.
The place is now called Bistra and belongs to Slovenia.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wistra | Austro-Hungary | Völkermarkt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bistra | Austro-Hungary | Völkermarkt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bistra | Yugoslavia | Dravograd | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Wistra | German Empire | Völkermarkt | 1941 |
| Bistra | Yugoslavia | Maribor | 1945 |
| Bistra | Yugoslavia | Socialistična rep. Slovenija | 1992 |
| Bistra | Slovenia | Slowenien | 1991 |