The station was originally part of the Gürtellinie of the Wiener Stadtbahn and was designed by Otto Wagner on behalf of the "Commission für Verkehrsanlagen in Wien".

In 1918 it was closed and reopened in 1925 as a part of the newly electrified Vienna Stadtbahn.

[2] The building is entered from the east- and west sides through the iconic green swing doors.

From the entrance hall, two flights of stair lead up to the platforms.

In its surroundings there are the Saint Anna children's hospital and the nightlife mile along the western belt with numerous bars.