The invention relates to an actuation device (1) for a parking brake and comprises a parking brake lever (2) which is pivotally connected to a bearing block (3), a handle (12) being provided on the free end of said lever. The parking brake lever (2) can be held in place on the bearing block (3) in a pivoted position, using a locking device. The handle (12) forms an actuation element by means of which the held in place position of the parking brake lever (2) on the bearing block (3) can be released.