On a short layover in Zurich of six hours you will have time to stow your bags in a luggage storage facility and catch the train into the city. You'll have a couple of hours to explore the area around Hauptbahnhof Station which is in the historic Old Town and close to the confluence of the city's two rivers.

A 6-hour layover in Zürich is the perfect amount of time to visit the city center, as the airport is just an 11-minute train ride from the main station, Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Once you arrive, you can take a stroll down Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping avenues, or walk into the Altstadt (Old Town) to see the medieval houses and the Grossmünster church. If you have time, a quick boat trip on Lake Zürich or a visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate (about 20 minutes from the station) is highly recommended. To make the most of your time, ensure you factor in about 90 minutes for deplaning and security/customs on your return. If you'd rather stay at the airport, you can explore "The Circle," a massive complex with a park, shops, and a rooftop restaurant called Sablier.