Onleihe
German 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)
  • 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.

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.

Contact

Do you need help?

If you are having any difficulties, please contact us. We would be happy to help you!

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More than 20,000 media, including audiobooks, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers available for free download.

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