DER SPIEGEL
German news weekly with SPIEGEL+ digital subscription from Hamburg
Summary table
| Company | SPIEGEL-Verlag Rudolf Augstein GmbH & Co. KG |
|---|---|
| Category | Magazine and News Subscription Apps |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | SPIEGEL+ articles on website and app, daily newsletter, U30 offer, print plus digital, single issues |
| Pricing | Digital: 6,49 EUR per week, billed every four weeks. Print plus digital: 7,10 EUR per issue. SPIEGEL+ U30: 1 EUR for 4 weeks, then 4,49 EUR per week. |
| Best For | German readers who want one established weekly with daily news |
| Replaces | Apple News+ |
Review in detail
The SPIEGEL imprint names SPIEGEL-Verlag Rudolf Augstein GmbH & Co. KG, Ericusspitze 1, 20457 Hamburg, registered at Amtsgericht Hamburg as HRA 61755, with VAT ID DE 118 922 410. For SPIEGEL+ content the imprint also names DER SPIEGEL GmbH & Co. KG at the same address.
DER SPIEGEL is a single German publisher, so it works as a news source rather than as a bundle of titles.
SPIEGEL+ prices
The subscription page shows the digital plan at 6,49 EUR per week, billed every four weeks and cancellable. It gives access to all S+ content on SPIEGEL.de and in the app and adds a daily newsletter.
Print plus digital costs 7,10 EUR per issue with a printed copy delivered on Fridays.
Offer for younger readers
SPIEGEL+ U30 costs 1 EUR for the first four weeks and then 4,49 EUR per week, billed every four weeks.
That is the lowest regular rate shown on the page.
Entity
The imprint names the general partner Rudolf Augstein GmbH (Amtsgericht Hamburg, HRB 13 105) and lists the managing directors.
We did not read hosting or privacy text.
Where it falls short
DER SPIEGEL is one German publisher with a weekly price above 6 EUR, so a year costs more than a typical Apple News+ plan. It has no magazines from other publishers, and hosting was not read.
Who DER SPIEGEL fits
German readers who want one major news brand. For a multi-title bundle see Readly.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- Named German partnership with register number
- Public prices
- Cancellable plans
- Daily newsletter
- Reduced offer for under 30s
Cons
- One publisher
- Weekly billing price is high
- German-language
- Hosting not read
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Hamburg partnership with register number
- Prices on the page
- Plans can be cancelled
- Daily newsletter included
- Discount for readers under 30
Cons
- Single publisher
- High weekly digital price
- Only German
- Hosting not read
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FAQ
The digital plan shows 6,49 EUR per week, billed every four weeks and cancellable.
SPIEGEL+ U30 costs 1 EUR for the first four weeks and then 4,49 EUR per week.
SPIEGEL-Verlag Rudolf Augstein GmbH & Co. KG in Hamburg publishes DER SPIEGEL, registered as HRA 61755.