On 15 August 1843, the extension to Szczecin (then part of Prussia and called Stettin in German) was opened.

In the following years the station grew into a major junction with the opening of lines to Stralsund (1863), Schwedt (1873) and Bad Freienwalde (1877).

The station was originally built on an “island” surrounded by tracks (known as an Inselbahnhof in German).

The old building later served as a post office and a police station, but it is now unused.

Freight facilities are close to the northern end of the passenger station.