FC Bayern won their first five matches of the season and were top of the table from first matchday to last. Their final margin over runners-up Alemannia Aachen was eight points. Munich also won the DFB-Pokal — the first Double since 1937. FC Schalke 04 had the chance to prevent it in the cup final but lost 1-2.
Branko Zebec used just 13 players all season as coach.
Top scorer, as in 1967, was Gerd Mueller with 30 goals.