Wólka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ottenburg.
The place is now called Wólka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemirren | German Empire | Rößel | 1914 |
| Ottenburg | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Wólka | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Wólka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |