Onleihe: The digital library

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.

Cover - Onleihe: The Digital Library Illustration: Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut

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)

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.

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.

Any questions about the Onleihe?

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

If you have difficulties with the activation or use of our Onleihe, please contact us via our support form or by E-Mail
bibliothek-helsinki@goethe.de.
We will be glad to help you! 

We hope you enjoy browsing through our digital media offering.