A mounting device for a local gradient coil unit for mounting same in the examination area of a magnetic resonance unit has one or more guide rails, which are able to be arranged in the examination area, supporting the gradient coil unit, with a locator structure for positioning the gradient coil unit axially on both sides in a mounting position in the examination area, along which guide rail(s) the gradient coil unit slides until it reaches the axial mounting position. One or more fixing elements are fitted on the gradient coil unit for bracing the gradient coil unit in the examination area against the guide rail(s) in the mounting position.