Alt Bodschwingken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Herandstal.
The place is now called Boçwinka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Bodschwingken | German Empire | Goldap | 1938 |
| Alt Herandstal | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| NN | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Boçwinka | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |