Wałbrzych was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldenburg (Schles.).
The place is now called Wałbrzych and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldenburg in Schlesien | German Empire | Waldenburg (Schles.) (St.Kr.) | 1937 |
| Waldenburg (Schles.) | German Empire | Waldenburg (Schles.) (St.Kr.) | 1939 |
| Wałbrzych | Under Polish administration | Wałbrzych | 1945 |
| Wałbrzych | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |