The station was built in the immediate vicinity of the former Wilhelmsbad spa (which its name refers to) and served the excursion traffic to it.

Shortly after its opening, up to 16,000 people would arrive by train on public holidays with good weather.

Furthermore, the station serves the nearby Herbert Dröse Stadion (American football stadium).

[5] He placed it directly at the intersection of Hochstädter Landstraße with the Burgallee, the connection between the Park Wilhelmsbad and the Baroque palace of Schloss Philippsruhe, which was the residence of the Count of Hanau when the station was established.

As a result of the strong inclination of the tracks due to the curve, there have been numerous collisions with motor vehicles.