Representing a " big four " country , Meyer-Landrut automatically qualified for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 . Germany received a wild card during the running order draw , allowing the German representatives to choose the country 's position for the final . They chose position 22 out of the 25 spots . Meyer-Landrut arrived in Oslo one week before the show and completed five rehearsals of her song " Satellite " . Before the final , she was considered one of the favourites . Bookmakers regarded her as the second favourite behind Azerbaijan 's Safura , while Google projected she would win based on search volume in the participating countries . According to Norway 's '' Aftenposten '' she received the most media attention of all the participants . The final was held on 29 May 2010 at Oslo 's Telenor Arena . Appearing fourth from last , Meyer-Landrut wore a simple black dress and performed on a bare stage with four backing singers . Her pared-back presentation was a break from recent Eurovision trends , as it did not feature any choreography , dancers or an elaborate stage show . " Satellite " received a total of 246 points , giving Germany its first win since 1982 , and the first victory as a unified country . The song won over Turkey 's entry " We Could Be the Same " with a margin of 76 points , the second largest in Eurovision history , second only to Alexander Rybak 's margin of 169 points in the 2009 contest . ( It would later be eclipsed by Loreen 's victory in 2012 , sporting a margin of 113 points ) . " Satellite " was awarded the maximum of 12 points nine times and received points from all but five countries . The BBC called " Satellite " the first " contemporary pop hit Eurovision has produced in decades , " ushering in " a new era for the annual music jamboree " . Meyer-Landrut 's victory received much attention in Germany and the show was seen by 15 million viewers on German television ( a 49.1 percent market share ) . She returned to Hanover the following day , where she was greeted by 40,000 people . In June , " Satellite " regained the top spot on the German singles chart for one week and also peaked at number one in Denmark , Finland , Norway , Sweden and Switzerland . It also topped the European Hot 100 singles chart — the first Eurovision song to do so
2009 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Lena Meyer-Landrut