Michael Tack

The u bahn station Alexanderplatz is a big public transport hub in the center of he city: several u bahn lines have a stop in this station (u2, u8 and u5). By walking a couple of minutes, you can also easily access the S bahn and trains. It is usually very crowded and busy. But the station is clean and there are a lot of signs that help you find your way. There are some shops and stalls where you can buy a coffee or a snack.
The platform of the U5 may be the most difficult to find for tourists (you have to go two floors down to get there).

This is an absolutely amazing coffee place. Coffee lovers will love this spot. While a lot of people go to Ground Central for their capucino, I always go for the regular Black coffee. I absolutely love the strong, bitter, toasty taste. Insider tip: you can buy a gift card for which you get more value than the price you pay. If you pay 75 usd, you get a 100 usd value. I always buy such a gift card and use it myself. That way I can enjoy my daily coffee at a good price.

PS: kudos to whoever gets to decide the playlist! Very different each day but always spot on!

I'm a huge fan of the Ferry. It a fast, efficient and pleasant way of getting from one place in the city to another. And let's not forget: the views on the Manhattan skyline are absolutely astonishing! But I got to be honest: I don;t like this landing. There is not protection against the sun or the rain. It is often very crowded, especially during weekends (Smorgasburg is right next to this landing).