Budwiecie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Elsgrund.
The place is now called Budwiecie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budweitschen, Ksp. Dubeningken | German Empire | Goldap | 1938 |
| Elsgrund | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| Budwiecie | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Budwiecie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |