People differ in the extent of their Desire for Aesthetics. While some seem to have only a superficial interest in aesthetics, others live for it. However, no measurement tool is presently available to assess the Desire for Aesthetics in different domains in German-speaking populations. We conducted two studies to adapt the English Desire for Aesthetics Scale (DFAS) into a German version and examined its psychometric properties. In Study 1 (N = 317), we selected a translated item pool and assessed the scale's factor structure. Our analyses resulted in a four-factor solution representing the Desire for Aesthetics in four domains: Visual Arts, Individuals, Music, and Habitat. In Study 2 (N = 304), we revised and cross-validated the scale and examined the final 37-item DFAS-G for reliability and validity. We found good internal consistency for the global scale (Cronbach's alpha = .87) and all subscales (.74 to .82). We also observed convergent validity for the Big Five personality trait Openness to Experience and Aesthetic Perception, and confirmed a hypothesized relation between the DFAS-G subscale Visual Arts and Art Interest. Finally, we found discriminant validity with Intellectual Curiosity and Creative Imagination. Additional assessment of re-test reliability is the subject of an ongoing study. The comprehensive measurement of individual differences in aesthetic desire is an essential direction for modern aesthetics research.