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