Szymbark was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schönberg, Kr. Karthaus (Westpr.).
The place is now called Szymbark and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schönberg (Westpr.) | German Empire | Karthaus | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Szymbark | Poland | Kartuzy | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schönberg, Kr. Karthaus (Westpr.) | German Empire | Karthaus (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Szymbark | Poland | Kartuzy | 1945 |
| Szymbark | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |