Bestwinka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bestwinka.
The place is now called Bestwinka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwinka | Austro-Hungary | Biala/Biała | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bestwinka | Poland | Biała | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bestwinka | German Empire | Bielitz | 1939 |
| Bestwinka | Poland | Bielsko-Biała | 1945 |
| Bestwinka | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |