ARD Audiothek

ARD Audiothek – Podcasts, radio, radio plays & audiobooks in one app

The ARD Audiothek is your free audio app for all situations – with exclusive ARD podcasts, exciting radio plays, free audiobooks, current live radio, and reliable news. For on the go, at home, or while traveling. Here you are connected to the voices you love – from your region and from across the ARD world.

Discover a new way of listening: emotional, informative, inspiring. Whether you're looking for a crime thriller for your car ride, want to listen to live sports on the radio, or just want to unwind – the ARD Audiothek brings you audio of the highest quality, whenever and wherever you want.

The play button for your day:

• Stream live radio: Listen to your favorite stations like NDR 1 Niedersachsen, WDR 2, SWR3, or BR Radio live anytime – directly in the app. Digital radio in the best quality.

• Exclusive podcasts: The best ARD podcasts for free – from politics, culture, and knowledge to true crime, entertainment, and sports. Listen to, among others, the NDR Drosten Podcast, Radio Wissen, or ARD crime series.

• Free audiobooks & radio plays: Discover fantasy, classics, novels, children's books, or exciting stories – free and ad-free.

• Current news & live sports: Whether it's NDR Aktuell, BR24, Inforadio, or Bundesliga live – stay informed whenever you want.

More convenience, more variety, more audio:

• Offline listening: Download your favorite content and listen to it on the go – even without internet.

• Custom playlists: Create personal playlists with your favorite podcasts, audiobooks, and radio shows.

• Digital radio: The entire world of ARD radio programs such as N-JOY, NDR Info, SWR1, or WDR5 – directly on your smartphone.

• Whether from BR, MDR, or Rbb – the ARD Audiothek combines your favorite radio stations in one radio app.

For all those who love audio:

The ARD Audiothek combines the best of podcasts and radio. It brings together your favorite radio stations, favorite stories, and favorite people – in one app that's constantly being developed and offers you a modern, intuitive user experience.

Download now for free and immerse yourself:

The ARD Audiothek is your app for audio with depth, heart, and attitude. For everyone who appreciates quality. For everyone who loves to listen. For everyone who wants to stay connected – with the voices they love.