The first season of Germany's Next Topmodel aired on German television network ProSieben from 25 January 2006 to 29 March 2006.
This was the only season to feature a cast of only twelve contestants. All later cycles have featured at least twenty-six contestants.
The first season copied many photo shoot ideas from America's Next Top Model, especially from the first season. It has also gone with almost three episodes with a double-elimination for the models.
The winner of the show was 17-year-old Lena Gercke from Cloppenburg. Her prizes include:
The international destinations for this season were New York City, Los Angeles and Paris.
Ages stated are at start of contest.