Onleihe: The German online library

Ein Mann lehnt aus dem Auto, ein Tablet in seiner Hand, eine Frau schreibt etwas auf ein Blatt Papier auf einem Tisch, neben ihr ein Tablet. Ein Mädchen schaut einen Film, ein Mann liest ein Buch, aus dem ein Kopfhörer rauskommt.

The Onleihe is the Goethe-Institut's free digital library. You can download around 15,000 German-language e-books, audio books, materials for German learners, magazines and newspapers and watch movies online.

What is the Onleihe?
4 easy steps to get started
See how it works
Support

Browse through the Onleihe catalog

What is the Onleihe?

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.

Anywhere, anytime, free of charge

Borrow media - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Available via the Onleihe app and via your browser
No library membership required

4 easy steps to get started

The number 1 on a purple background, next to an icon that says "www".

Step 1: Registration

Get a free "Mein Goethe.de" account, if you do not have one yet.
Register now

The number 2 on a purple background, connected to an e-mail icon by an arrow.

Step 2: Activation

Activate your account in "Onleihe" by clicking on "Log in".
Activate now

Step 3: Download App

Download from your app store or use it in your browser.
Download now

The number 4 on a purple background, next to it a tablet with a green check mark.

Step 4: The adventure begins

In the Onleihe app, make sure to choose "Goethe-Institut" as your library and sign in.

Get your Onleihe

Playstore

App Store

Desktop

See how it works

Onleihe help and support

In Onleihe Help, you'll find step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks, and FAQs.

Onleihe-Support

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.

Support

Are you having difficulties? Contact us by e-mail. We are here for you!

E-Mail: sinah.grotefels@goethe.de

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