Vester-Aabølling was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wester-Obeling.
The place is now called Vester Åbølling and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wester-Obeling | German Empire | Hadersleben | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Vester-Aabølling | Denmark | Tønder | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Vester Åbølling | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |