Digital Library
Onleihe

The Onleihe is the Goethe-Institut’s free digital library. You can access around 20,000 German-language e-books, audiobooks, resources for German learners, magazines and newspapers online.

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Anywhere, anytime, free of charge

Borrow media - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Can be used on PC and laptop or mobile via the Onleihe app (Android and iOS)
No library membership required

Anywhere, anytime, free of charge

Borrow media - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Can be used on PC and laptop or mobile via the Onleihe app (Android and iOS)
No library membership required

Just a few steps to borrowing

Onleihe App

Would you like to read German-language e-books and newspapers, listen to audio books or search for materials for learners of German? Install the Onleihe app on your smartphone and/or tablet.

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Any questions about the Onleihe?

In the Onleihe help section, you can find the latest news, guides and FAQs.

What we offer

Translation funding

Our translation funding programme supports the publication of books by German authors in another language.

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Service for librarians

Events, specialist information and cooperation services for librarians.

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Streamingtipps

We have compiled a fantastic selection of German films and series for you to enjoy that are currently available in the media libraries of the public broadcasters and on various streaming services in Germany.

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