It is situated close to the western shore of Lake Zurich, and adjacent to the shipyard and pier of the Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, who operate the principal passenger boat services on the lake.

[3] Wollishofen station is within walking distance to the Rote Fabrik, a cultural centre used as a music venue.

Wollishofen station is served by lines S8 and S24 of the Zürich S-Bahn.

[4] During weekends, there is a nighttime S-Bahn service (SN8) offered by ZVV:[5][6] There is a tram and bus stop, called Bahnhof Wollishofen, west of the reception building.

[7][4] Summary of tram and bus services: The current station building was first built between 1863 and 1864 in the city of Zug, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) to the south.