The present invention relates to a holding device (7) for a packaging (1), more particularly for a sterile packaging (1), for holding, in a specific location, a medical tool (8, 21) having a tool shaft (11) with a working end (9, 22), which is to be protected against user-side contact, in a receiving space (4) of the packaging, wherein the holding device (7) has holding means (17, 23) for receiving, in a specific position, the tool (8, 21), wherein the holding device (7) has a stop (13) for the working end (9, 22) for positioning the tool (8, 21) in the direction of the tool shaft (11).
