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