Gelsbro was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gjelsbro.
The place is now called Gelsbro and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjelsbro | German Empire | Hadersleben | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gelsbro | Denmark | Haderslev | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Gelsbro | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |