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