Wichrowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hardichhausen.
The place is now called Wichrowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wychrowitz | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1938 |
| Hardichhausen | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Wichrowiec | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Wichrowiec | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |