Onleihe

The Goethe-Institut’s digital library

The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). You can download about 35,000 German-language eBooks, audio books, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers, and watch films online.

A man is leaning out of a car, a tablet in his hand, a woman is writing something on a piece of paper on a table, a tablet next to her. A girl is watching a film, a man is reading a book with headphones coming out of the book. © Goethe-Institut. Design: Michael Jabareen.

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

An overview of our media

More than 15,000 e-books, audio books, films, materials for German learners, magazines and newspapers are available for you.

Just a few steps to borrowing

German Cinema

Discover over 100 films in our Onleihe and stream for free! For streaming the films you need a computer.

Illustration: People on sofas in front of a huge laptop and a huge screen. © Goethe-Institut

Onleihe help and support

In Onleihe Help, you'll find step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks, and FAQs. If you have difficulties with the activation or with the use, please contact us via our support form. We will be happy to help you! We hope you enjoy browsing through our digital media offering.

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