[3][4] When the steam railway line to Wedel was opened on 1 December 1883, also a station in the small village of Rissen was established.

The station is situated in a terrain cutting with an island platform and 2 tracks.

The station is fully accessible for handicapped persons, as there is a lift and a ramp.

Also a public toilet and a taxi stand can be found near the station.

2 the trains in direction Hamburg center and toward Airport/Poppenbüttel call the station.