A filter holder (2) for a filter element (3) that has an oval-shaped cross section transverse to a longitudinal direction (LR) thereof, with a receiving section (19) for receiving the filter element (3), a fluid inlet (24) for allowing fluid (L) to be filtered into the filter holder (2), and a fluid outlet (25) for letting the fluid (L) filtered with the aid of the filter element (3) out of the filter holder (2), wherein the fluid inlet (24) is arranged such that an inflow direction (E) of the fluid (L) to be filtered is oriented in the direction of a lateral surface (29) of the filter element (3) that can be received in the receiving section (19), whereby the fluid (L) to be filtered flows tangentially around the filter element (3) that can be received in the receiving section (19) in order to separate particles (33) contained in the fluid (L) to be filtered on a wall (30) of the receiving section (19) with the aid of centrifugal force.